The Bible’s true meaning is deeply rooted in African culture and spirituality, offering a
framework for understanding its narratives beyond the limitations of literal interpretation. By
recognizing the African origins of the Bible's language, symbolism, and worldview, we
uncover a profound spiritual science that predates and underpins its transcriptions. This
perspective shifts the focus from the material events described in the Bible to the inner,
esoteric journey of human consciousness.
Through linguistic analysis, such as the connections between Biblical Hebrew and Luganda,
and the exploration of African spiritual concepts like Obuntu (humanness) and Lubaale
(spirit), we see that the Bible reflects principles long embedded in African cosmology. These
include the cyclical nature of life, the interconnectedness of all things, and the transcendence
of spirit over material form.
African spirituality, with its emphasis on harmony between the seen and unseen worlds,
offers a lens to reinterpret the Bible as an allegory for spiritual evolution. This interpretation
challenges the colonial legacy that has imposed a Western materialist framework on the text,
obscuring its deeper, universal truths.
In embracing this perspective, we not only reclaim the African heritage of the Bible but also
unlock its potential to guide humanity toward unity, self-realization, and spiritual
enlightenment.
Scola Nafuna
