Ritual Sacrifice: An Essential Element Of Ibibio Traditional Religion And Culture

The reality which religious thoughts express in the diverse religious adherents across the world cannot be over emphasized for instance; sacrificial rite is one of the religious dimensions that occupy a unique place in every religious tradition. This work therefore takes up the challenge to exploy, examine the ritual sacrifice, which is essential element in Ibibio traditional religion. The work shall also look at sacrifice in the three important religions;Christianity, Islam and African Traditional religion. The ritual sacrifice remains the core essence of Ibibio traditional religion and Culture and thus constitutes the essential element of worship. The Ibibio religious Culture is therefore all about ritual sacrifice as families, villages, clan, and communities have their different seasons and time to sacrifice to their God/gods and approach. It concludes by providing the missing link between the living and the dead, the physical and metaphysical, which enhances the attainment of human desires.