Nomadic Ecclesia Praxes as an Eschatological Movement in, with, from the Margins of Oppression

This paper seeks to advance the notion of nomadic ecclesia praxes as an inherent eschatological movement as enacted by Jesus Christ. The underlying premise is to depart from the conventional theology of the church as an institutional system. Western theological traditions are re-examined in the light of an African context to envision an eschatological model for nomadic praxes. The aim is to draw on indigenous cultural praxes to redress cultural conformity of the church. Proverbs and artefacts of the First Nation People of South Africa serve as a critical theological source. Their nomadic living realities, their natural spirituality, and their continuous movement resonate with Christian eschatology, a subversive revolutionary praxis. The objective is to illuminate and advance the eschatologically “not-yet” nomadic praxis of Justice and Freedom.