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Funny Bone finds a home: A musical featuring the Body of Christ

Robin Gallaher Branch
In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi | Vol 47, No 1 | a113 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/ids.v47i1.113 | © 2013 Robin Gallaher Branch | This work is licensed under CC Attribution 4.0
Submitted: 24 July 2012 | Published: 20 November 2013

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Robin Gallaher Branch, Faculty of Theology, North-West University, South Africa and Department of Bible and Theology, Victory University, Memphis, United States

Abstract

This play is a teaching tool and examines the concepts of unity and disunity in the Body of Christ. Based on 1 Corinthians 12:12–27, the play contains as characters the body parts mentioned by Paul in his instruction on the need for honouring different ministries and functions in the church. Combining humour and song, the play follows in the steps of ancient medieval allegories and illustrates a biblical teaching in a contemporary way.

Hierdie musiekblyspel kan vir onderrigdoeleindes gebruik word. Dit ondersoek die eenheids- en konflikaspekte in verband met die Liggaam van Christus. Dit is gebaseer op 1 Korintiërs 12:12-27 en die karakters van die toneelstuk beeld die verskillende liggaamsdele uit soos deur Paulus genoem in sy opdrag om die verskillende evangeliebedienings en funksies van die kerk te erken. Deur humor en sang te kombineer, volg die toneelstuk die voetspore van ‘n antieke Middeleeuse sinnebeelding en illustreer bybelse onderrig op ’n hedendaagse wyse.


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