MITOLOGI DAN BUDAYA MASYARAKAT TENTANG ANJING SEBAGAI LELUHUR DI KAMPUNG SABRON YARU DISTRIK SENTANI BARAT KABUPATEN JAYAPURA - PAPUA
Keywords:
Mythology; Local Culture; Dogs as Ancestors; Contextual Theology; Papua
Abstract
This article examines the theological dimensions of a belief system held by the community of Sabron Yaru Village, West Sentani District, Jayapura Regency, Papua, in which dogs are regarded as ancestral beings equivalent to humans. This belief is rooted in mythological narratives transmitted orally across generations and gives rise to a taboo against consuming dog meat as an ethical consequence. The study employs a qualitative-descriptive approach with biblical hermeneutics and contextual theology as its primary methods. Analysis is conducted through three lenses: (1) an anthropological review of the functions of mythology and totemism in shaping communal identity, (2) an exegesis of Genesis 1:26-27 affirming humanity's uniqueness as imago Dei, and (3) a missiological reflection on the dialogue between the Gospel and local culture. Findings indicate that this belief contains totemic elements functioning as social solidarity bonds, yet theologically contradicts the doctrine of human creation as distinctly made in the image of God. The study recommends a contextual pastoral approach that is dialogical, inclusive, and transformative, guiding communities toward a fuller understanding of faith without sacrificing their cultural roots.References
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Eliade, Mircea. (1958). Patterns in Comparative Religion. New York: Sheed & Ward.
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Erickson, Millard J. (2013). Christian Theology (3rd ed.). Grand Rapids: Baker Academic.
Frazer, James George. (1910). Totemism and Exogamy. London: Macmillan.
Geertz, Clifford. (1973). The Interpretation of Cultures. New York: Basic Books.
Grudem, Wayne. (1994). Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. Grand Rapids: Zondervan.
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Hoekema, Anthony A. (1986). Created in God's Image. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans.
Intan, Benyamin F. (2006). Public Religion and the Pancasila-Based State of Indonesia. New York: Peter Lang.
Jalo, Fransiskus Vanlith & Widodo, Agus. (2024). Mitologi Fumeripits dalam Kepercayaan Masyarakat Asmat. Jurnal Antropologi Papua, 5(1), 40–57.
Koentjaraningrat. (2009). Pengantar Ilmu Antropologi. Jakarta: Rineka Cipta.
Lévi-Strauss, Claude. (1963). Structural Anthropology. New York: Basic Books.
Malinowski, Bronisław. (1926). Myth in Primitive Psychology. London: Kegan Paul.
Malawat, Insum, Mofu, Hengki & Akhiruddin. (2022). Mitologi Asal-Usul Masyarakat Maya Raja Ampat. Jurnal Kebudayaan Papua, 4(1), 55–70.
Mbiti, John. (1990). African Religions and Philosophy. London: Heinemann.
O'Collins, Gerald. (2011). Rethinking Fundamental Theology. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Peyon, Ibrahim. (2022). Mitologi dan Kosmologi Masyarakat Sentani. Jurnal Budaya Papua, 3(2), 28–45.
Rahner, Karl. (1978). Foundations of Christian Faith. New York: Seabury Press.
Ruhulessin, Cleopatriza. (2023). Folklor dan Identitas Budaya Papua. Jurnal Kajian Budaya, 7(1), 41–55.
Sanneh, Lamin. (2009). Translating the Message: The Missionary Impact on Culture. Maryknoll: Orbis Books.
Singgih, Emanuel Gerrit. (2010). Teologi Kontekstual dan Tantangannya di Indonesia. Gema Teologi, 34(2), 123–140.
Sukandar, M. (2011). Relasi Manusia, Alam, dan Roh Leluhur dalam Perspektif Masyarakat Papua. Jurnal Antropologi Indonesia, 32(1), 45–60.
Suparlan, Parsudi. (1982). Sistem Kepercayaan dan Agama. Jakarta: UI Press.
Timmer, Jaap. (2022). Living with Intricate Futures: Order and Confusion in Papua. Leiden: KITLV Press.
Tylor, Edward Burnett. (1871). Primitive Culture. London: John Murray.
Walton, John H. (2009). The Lost World of Genesis One. Downers Grove: IVP Academic.
Walls, Andrew F. (1982). The Gospel as Prisoner and Liberator of Culture. Missiology, 10(2), 93–105.
Wenham, Gordon J. (1987). Genesis 1–15 (Word Biblical Commentary). Waco: Word Books.
Wright, Christopher J.H. (2010). The Mission of God's People. Grand Rapids: Zondervan.
Yewangoe, A.A. (1986). Theologia Crucis di Asia. Jakarta: BPK Gunung Mulia.
Zaluchu, Sonny Eli & Zaluchu, Frederik Revorivan Baziduhu. (2024). Pastoral Theology: A Methodological Approach to Analyzing Social Cases. Evangelikal: Jurnal Teologi Injili dan Pembinaan Warga Jemaat, 8(1), 91–101.
Published
2026-11-02
How to Cite
Sarce M. Garjalay, Rumeni Br. Silitonga, & Makal, B. (2026). MITOLOGI DAN BUDAYA MASYARAKAT TENTANG ANJING SEBAGAI LELUHUR DI KAMPUNG SABRON YARU DISTRIK SENTANI BARAT KABUPATEN JAYAPURA - PAPUA. KOHESI : Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Dan Sastra Indonesia, 7(1), 39-49. https://doi.org/10.57094/kohesi.v7i1.5854
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