DEUS NA COSMOVISÃO OVIMBUNDU

EM BUSCA DE DIÁLOGO COM A COSMOVISÃO BÍBLICA

Abstract

The encounter between cultures has become inevitable in today’s globalized world. Yet a perspective has long taken root that views some cultures as superior and others as inferior. Such a mindset distorts the significance of each culture within the global mosaic and diminishes our ability to perceive the divine reflection present in all of them. It is therefore essential to remain open to engaging with different cultural realities. In this regard, the Ovimbundu—who possess a distinct worldview concerning God—constitute the focus of this study. Many scholars, often due to insufficient understanding, classify the Bantu-Ovimbundu as
polytheistic, animistic, or practitioners of a fetishistic religion. However, this Angolan people is monotheistic; yet, as in all cultures, sin has shaped and distorted their worldview. This highlights the need to restore the damaged elements of their cosmology, particularly their understanding of the Creator God.