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names CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY FOR MISSIONS M.M.NINAN Age -set systems ln addition to the kinship bindings, people of the same age group form an age set which have greater unity as a group. They are composed of groups of persons of similar age and sex who move together through life's stages. This is mostly found among the Nilotics of the Sudan. Entry into an age group is usually through an initiation ceremony. Transitions to new stages are associated with succession of rites. The bond between the same age group – who usually assumes a set name for themselves – is much more stronger than other bonds. Excommunication from their age group is equivalent to exile. This extreme punishment is given only for crimes against society. Reinstatement is possible only by sacrificing their pet ox from whom he derived his ox-name. Blood Brother Some societies accepts a foreigner into their society on equal footing after they have found him to be trustworthy. This is often initiated through rituals. For example among the cadis this is performed by mixing the blood of the person with the adopting clan brother. Reflection in the Church It will be worthwhile to study these groups and family so as to assimilate the major features of the system into the church structure 59
CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY FOR MISSIONS M.M.NINAN itself. It is certainly evident from the study that church elders must be chosen from among the heads of the families. Deacons may form an age group set who may eventually become elders. Organizations for the various age groups with corresponding teachings and activities will help the church life relevant and growing. QUESTIONS 1. Study the various types of marriages in the Old Testament. 2. Discuss the various types of marriages in your culture and compare them with those found in the old testament. 3. What are some of the courtship customs in your tribe? 4. What are the restrictions in sexual partnership in your tribe? 5. Define adultery and incest in terms of your culture. What punishment do they invoke? 6. What solutions can we offer to polygamy, levirate marriage, ghost marriage etc.? 7. Search the scripture to find teaches about polygamy and levitate systems. Is there any direct commandment regarding these? Why did God allow his great friends like Moses and Abraham to have several wives? 8. Study the kinship relations as found in the Old Testament starting from Terah. 9. Diagram the kinship relations in your family as far as you can. (Mark yourself as ego) 10. Collect the kinship terminology in your culture. 60
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