This dissertation is a contextual reading of 1 Samuel 25:14-35 that highlights
the Abigail approach to peacemaking. The synchronic analysis of this text done in the
light of the context of North Kivu conflict resolution focuses on the literary analysis of
the text. The interaction between the two contexts of peacemaking, in the Abigail
narrative and the North Kivu context, allows me to recommend "participative
negotiations" as a suitable diplomatic means to solve North Kivu conflicts for a
lasting peace.
In fact, participative negotiations inspired by the Abigail strategy contrast with
the diplomacy of avoidance and competitive negotiations, by which North Kivu
cannot reach lasting peace. However, the strategists of peacemaking, involving North
Kivu rank-and-file in the peacemaking process, must first build mutual confidence
between the parties in conflict during discussions, then analyse their respective
interests, and bring them to suggest suitable strategies using objective criteria which
can lead the parties to true consensus. / Biblical and Ancient Studies / M. Th. (Old Testament)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/8611 |
| Date | 11 1900 |
| Creators | Kahindo, Véronique Kavuo |
| Contributors | Farisani, E. B. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (xi, 141 leaves) |
| Rights | University of South Africa |
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