CENTRAL AFRICA - VISION IN WOOD

The video explores a church in a central African mission known for its magnificent carvings. Father Grober, who arrived from Switzerland in 1948, discovered and nurtured the local talent for wood carving, resulting in striking African interpretations of Christian themes. The video highlights a church door depicting New Testament scenes, panels showing an African studying medicine, and a remarkable figure of Christ dominating the altar.

What is the central African mission church known for?

• Its magnificent carvings

• Its large congregation

• Its choir performances

• Its modern architecture

Who played a significant role in encouraging the local talent for wood carving?

• Father Grober

• A visiting missionary

• A Swiss architect

• A local artist

What do the church door panels depict?

• African wildlife

• Scenes from the New Testament

• Local village life

• Scenes from the Old Testament

What transition does the African studying to be a doctor make?

• From herbal to surgical methods

• From modern to primitive methods

• From spiritual to scientific methods

• From traditional to modern methods

What dominates the altar in the church?

• A large cross

• A figure of Christ

• A depiction of the Last Supper

• A statue of a saint