Spiritual Challenges of Widowhood Symbolism in an African Religio-cultural Setting: A Christian Theological Perspective

... Africans celebrate life, and preserve it by hedging it with taboos. The African concept of life is essentially religious, because they see the world as a vast spiritual arena. For them, life is precious. There are certain happenings which can make the attractions of life difficult, but at the same time enjoyable. A case in point is widowhood. ¹