Miroslav Volf's theology of memory in relation to Zimbabwean social narratives

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Useni, Joseph Chifuniro

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MDPI

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The issue of the theology of memory has been acknowledged in a number of Miroslav Volf’s publications, including “The End of Memory”. In light of Volf’s public theology of memory, this article addressed the issue of what should be done for Zimbabweans who witnessed the public tragedies of Gukurahundi, Fast Tracked Land Reform Programme, Murambatsvina, and election-related conflicts and death. Every one of these people has a slightly unique story to tell. Stories on social injustice in Zimbabwe can be told from different kinds of angles. Aspects of Volf’s theology of memory that encourage the development of both new narratives and memories of social injustice narratives are discussed in the article’s conclusion. This article examines social justice in Zimbabwe through an interpretation of Miroslav Volf’s public theology of memory. Miroslav Volf’s theology will be used as a point of departure and critique in this article, along with a mixed approach to qualitative research and the gathering and analysis of the relevant research literature.

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Theology of memory, Narratives, Remembering, Miroslav Volf, Wrongdoing, Healing, Public memory, Social injustice, Zimbabwe, SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions, SDG-17: Partnerships for the goals

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SDG-16:Peace,justice and strong institutions
SDG-17:Partnerships for the goals

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Useni, Joseph Chifuniro. 2025. Miroslav Volf’s Theology of Memory in Relation to Zimbabwean Social Narratives. Religions 16: 131. https://doi.org/10.3390/rel16020131.