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- Title
Kanegelo ya Nimirode: Re lebelela diphihlelelo tša gagwe ka lefsa.
- Authors
Farisani, Elelwani B.
- Abstract
The Ham/Nimrod story has been used to oppress Black people in South Africa and the USA. This paper looks afresh at Nimrod and attempts to restore his dignity and that of black people. This will be done in five stages below. Firstly, we briefly highlight the identity of Noah's children in order to place into context Nimrod, who is the focus of this study. Secondly, we examine the negative portrayal of Nimrod by certain scholars. Thirdly, we discuss the use of Ham/Nimrod's story in the oppression or enslavement of black people. Furthermore, we will critique such a use of the story to oppress black people. Fourthly we discuss Nimrod's achievements. The focus here will be on his three major achievements as a great ruler, mighty hunter and builder. The aim of this section is to counter the negative interpretation that Nimrod has previously received. In addition, we will offer a positive interpretation of the curse on Ham/Cush/Nimrod. Fifth and, finally, we will spell out the significance of the Nimrod story for those who have been oppressed and enslaved on the basis of this text. The focus here will be on South Africa.
- Subjects
SOUTH Africa; UNITED States; NIMROD (Biblical figure); AFRICAN Americans; SLAVERY; OPPRESSION
- Publication
Verbum et Ecclesia, 2011, Vol 32, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
1609-9982
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4102/ve.v32i1.479