Contextual Reconciliation of the Toba Batak Based on the Synthesis of the Mangalahat Horbo Tradition of the Toba Batak in North Sumatera in Indonesia and the Abrogation of the Torah Law in Ephesians 2:15
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This research begins with the highest values of the Toba Batak ethnic group in North Sumatera in Indonesia, which reflect the principle of family or kinship. A study of six hundred Toba Batak Umpasa (common sayings) reveals that they are deeply embedded in a cultural structure that emphasizes respect for one another. However, in reality, the Toba Batak people uphold the principle of Mardomu at tano rara, meaning there can be no peace until someone dies for not forgiving. This research aims to establish a dialogue between the mangalahat horbo tradition and the abrogation of the Torah in Ephesians 2:15 using grammatical and syntactic analysis. The results of the analysis will be synthesized using Stevan Bevans' approach. Thus, this paper concluded that the mangalahat horbo tradition and the abrogation of the Torah in Ephesians 2:15 not only restore damaged relationships but also result in a boundless reformation of relations among the Toba Batak ethnic group in North Sumatera, Indonesia.
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