Sacred, Wilderness An African Story
February 22, 2007
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Isabel Mukonyora has followed and studied a religious movement of her Shona people, the Masowe Apostles, that embraces Christian tradition while addressing the drama of African life and history. The founder of this movement, Johane Masowe, emphasized an ancient Jewish and Christian pull to the wilderness. Through her stories we explore modern African spirituality, diaspora, and finding meaning, as Mukonyora says, "in the margins."

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    Submitted by Dzwowa Blessing on Wed, 2012-06-06 04:32

    I am arecent convert of Johane Masowe ChISHANU apostles and wish to learn more about my new found religion.

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    Isabel Mukonyora

    Mukonyora is an assistant professor of religious studies at Western Kentucky University.

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    Host/Producer: Krista Tippett

    Managing Producer: Kate Moos

    Consulting Editor: Bill Buzenberg

    Senior Producer: Mitch Hanley

    Producer: Colleen Scheck

    Associate Producer: Jody Abramson

    Online Editor: Trent Gilliss

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