PENGGUNAAN KITAB SUCI AGAMA KRISTEN (ALKITAB) DALAM RITUAL PENGOBATAN DI MINAHASA

The purpose of this paper is to explain the use holy book (Bible) in healing rituals performed by Tona'as Minahasa, and aims for several groups local belief adherents Minahasa carry out that those who do not There are pros cons rituals. In experience people, religious books process carrying has had cons, but problematic situation made disappear implementation Religious cannot be separated from sacred reality, because almost all religions have beliefs about grows through as a foundation understanding various realities. theoretical approach will used material analysis theory texts, ideology, culture community also Catherine Bell some severe opinions sociologists regarding research method qualitative with phenomenological approach. results study show ritual which includes Christian books, namely Bible, separate way construct their there sacredization process.