Tribal Literature, Theology and Methodology: Reading Folklore for Developing Tribal Theological Hermeneutics and Literary Criticism
Maisuangdibou, M
Tribal Literature, Theology and Methodology: Reading Folklore for Developing Tribal Theological Hermeneutics and Literary Criticism - Delhi Christian World Imprints 2022 - 363p
1. What is Tribal Literature?
2. The Need of Tribal Research Methodology
3. Methodology
Chapter 1: Research Methodology I: Mythology
Introduction
1.1. Meanings of Myth and Mythology
1.2. Origin of Myths
1.3. Types of Myth
1.4. Functions of Myth
1.5. Theories of Myth
Conclusion
Chapter 2: Research Methodology II: Hermeneutics
Introduction
2.1. Meanings of Hermeneutics
2.2. The Four Components of Hermeneutical Enterprises
2.3. Historical Aspects of Hermeneutics
2.4. Modern Hermeneutics Since the Enlightenment
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Socio-Historical Background of the Liangmai Community and Folklore
Introduction
3.1. Preliminary Remark on Sources
3.2. The Liangmai
3.3. Theories on the Origin of the Liangmai
3.4. Migration and Settlements
3.5. Mountain Civilizations
3.6. Social Structures
3.7. Dithincheng (Polity)
3.8. Characheng (Primal Religion)
3.9. Talung Jai (Culture)
3.10. Khiulan Jai (Economy)
3.11. Kati-Tasi Cheng (Education)
3.12. Eco-Consciousness
3.13. Pre-Christian Background of the Liangmai Religion
3.14. Encounter with Colonialism, Christianity, and Modernity
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Interpretation and Analysis of Liangmai-Naga Traditional Myths
Introduction
4.1. Mapping the Liangmai-Naga Traditional Myths
4.2. Impacts of Christianity and Modernity on Traditional Myths
4.3. Contemporary Liangmai-Naga Understanding of Myths
4.4. Certain Presuppositions in the Reading of Myths
4.5. Tingkadipiri Dambo Mari (Creation Myth)
4.6. Chamai Lungkiu Karaibo Mari (Myth of the Early Civilization)
4.7. Charawang Nai Pasingnamai Mari (Myth of Charawang and His Brothers)
4.8. Mang Jouhubo Mari (Myth of the Feast of Merit of Mang)
Conclusion
Chapter 5: Hermeneutics of Community: Towards a Tribal Literary Criticism and Research Methodology
Introduction
5.1. Significance of the Traditional Myths
5.2. Myths as a Source of Episteme and Theology
5.3. The Need for a New Hermeneutics of Culture and Theology
5.4. Towards a Holistic Hermeneutical Enterprise
5.5. Hermeneutics of Community
9789351486435
C29.5 / M287
Tribal Literature, Theology and Methodology: Reading Folklore for Developing Tribal Theological Hermeneutics and Literary Criticism - Delhi Christian World Imprints 2022 - 363p
1. What is Tribal Literature?
2. The Need of Tribal Research Methodology
3. Methodology
Chapter 1: Research Methodology I: Mythology
Introduction
1.1. Meanings of Myth and Mythology
1.2. Origin of Myths
1.3. Types of Myth
1.4. Functions of Myth
1.5. Theories of Myth
Conclusion
Chapter 2: Research Methodology II: Hermeneutics
Introduction
2.1. Meanings of Hermeneutics
2.2. The Four Components of Hermeneutical Enterprises
2.3. Historical Aspects of Hermeneutics
2.4. Modern Hermeneutics Since the Enlightenment
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Socio-Historical Background of the Liangmai Community and Folklore
Introduction
3.1. Preliminary Remark on Sources
3.2. The Liangmai
3.3. Theories on the Origin of the Liangmai
3.4. Migration and Settlements
3.5. Mountain Civilizations
3.6. Social Structures
3.7. Dithincheng (Polity)
3.8. Characheng (Primal Religion)
3.9. Talung Jai (Culture)
3.10. Khiulan Jai (Economy)
3.11. Kati-Tasi Cheng (Education)
3.12. Eco-Consciousness
3.13. Pre-Christian Background of the Liangmai Religion
3.14. Encounter with Colonialism, Christianity, and Modernity
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Interpretation and Analysis of Liangmai-Naga Traditional Myths
Introduction
4.1. Mapping the Liangmai-Naga Traditional Myths
4.2. Impacts of Christianity and Modernity on Traditional Myths
4.3. Contemporary Liangmai-Naga Understanding of Myths
4.4. Certain Presuppositions in the Reading of Myths
4.5. Tingkadipiri Dambo Mari (Creation Myth)
4.6. Chamai Lungkiu Karaibo Mari (Myth of the Early Civilization)
4.7. Charawang Nai Pasingnamai Mari (Myth of Charawang and His Brothers)
4.8. Mang Jouhubo Mari (Myth of the Feast of Merit of Mang)
Conclusion
Chapter 5: Hermeneutics of Community: Towards a Tribal Literary Criticism and Research Methodology
Introduction
5.1. Significance of the Traditional Myths
5.2. Myths as a Source of Episteme and Theology
5.3. The Need for a New Hermeneutics of Culture and Theology
5.4. Towards a Holistic Hermeneutical Enterprise
5.5. Hermeneutics of Community
9789351486435
C29.5 / M287