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For the church, there can be no more significant question than Christ’s Who do you say that I am?
It is the cornerstone upon which all of Christian faith and praxis must stand.
In this volume, the sixth from the Africa Society of Evangelical Theology, contributors explore the
question of Christ’s identity – and its implications for the global church – from a distinctly African
perspective. Engaging biblical studies, church history, and applications for missions, discipleship,
and inter-religious dialogue, these essays utilize African hermeneutics and rich cultural perspectives
to shed light on Christ’s contextual relevance for Africa and for the world. The final section
is dedicated to the memory of John S. Mbiti, the father of modern African theology, who passed
away in 2019.

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Religion

Christianisme

Christian Theology

Philosophie et théologie

Christology

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Date de parution	05 novembre 2021
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781839736124
Langue	English

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Navigating the labyrinth of African christological narratives that present Christ inter-alia as revealer, mediator, emancipator and finally judge, the writers, with consummate hermeneutical dexterity provide a biblical African narrative of who Christ is – a narrative that is not revealed by “flesh or blood.” Consequently, this book connects the experiential narratives of Christ to his wholistic divine description as “Christ, the Son of the Living God.” The added portion relating to Mbiti’s life, times and work provides a succinct model of African scholarship for emerging African theologians and for the many who want to remain and live as authentic Christian Africans. This is a clear approach to the muddy waters of African Christology and a must-read for all who care about the Christian African faith.
John Jusu, PhD
Regional Director for Anglophone Africa,
Overseas Council International

Who Do You Say I Am?
Christology in Africa
General Editors
Rodney L. Reed and David K. Ngaruiya

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Contents

Cover

Africa Society of Evangelical Theology Series

Preface

Acknowledgments

Part One Christ in the Bible

1 Marital Infidelity through an African Women’s Christological Hermeneutic

Abstract

Introduction

Situating the Pericope Adulterae (PA) of John 7:53 – 8:11

A Dramatized Rereading of the Pericope Adulterae (PA) (John 7:53 – 8:11)

Context of Interpretation: Marital Infidelity and New Infidelities

Conclusion

Bibliography

2 An East African Perspective on Jesus as Revealer of the Father through His Use of the Friend at Midnight Parable as a Means for Teaching Powerful Prayer (Luke 11:1–13)

Abstract

Introduction

Hospitality in the Bible and East Africa

Luke 11:1–13: Jesus as Revealer of the Father as Lavish Host

Summing up Luke 11:1–13 in an East African Perspective

Bibliography

3 Embracing Hybridity in Imaging Christ for Egalitarian Church Leadership through a Rereading of John 4:1–42

Abstract

Introduction

The African Women’s Hermeneutical Framework

Christ in John’s Gospel

Christ’s Portrayal in John 4:1–42 through a Hybridized Optic

Toward Egalitarian Church Leadership in Africa

Conclusion

Bibliography

4 Exploring the Multidimensional Nature of Christology in Galatians through the Lens of an African Hermeneutic

Abstract

Introduction

Christological Approaches of the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries

Overview of African Christologies

Approach: An African Intercultural Hermeneutic

Background

Christological Emphases in Galatians

Implications

Conclusion

Bibliography

5 The Crucified and Cursed Christ as the Ultimate Curse-Remover in Galatians 3:1–14 and Its Implications

Abstract

Introduction

Paul’s Argument in Galatians 3:1–14

The Practice of Cursing in the Ancient Near East and Greco-Roman Contexts

The Crucified and Cursed Christ as the Ultimate Remover of Curses

Implications for African Christology

Conclusion

Bibliography

6 The Benefaction of the Messiah as the Supreme King in the Context of the Greco-Roman Ethic of Reciprocity

Abstract

Introduction: A Survey of Romans 5:7 Scholarship

An Overview of the Greco-Roman Benefaction System

Paul’s Subversion of the Ethic of Reciprocity in Romans 5:7

Romans 5:7 within the Context of 5:6–8

Communities Rooted in Christ’s Indiscriminate Gift

Conclusion

Bibliography

7 Paul’s Use of Μιμηταί and Its Relationship to His Christology

Abstract

Introduction

“Imitation in Greek Understanding”

“Imitation” in Jewish Literature

1 Corinthians 11:1

Philippians 3:17

1 Thessalonians 1:6

Synthesis and Implications for the African Church

Conclusion

Bibliography

8 A Christological Reading of Ephesians 5:21–33

Abstract

Introduction

An Overview of Ephesians 5:21–33 in Its Greco-Roman Context

African Interpretations of Ephesians 5:21–33

A Christological Reading of Ephesians 5:25–30

Christ’s Transformational Model for African Men

Conclusion

Bibliography

Part Two Christ in Theology and Church History

9 Christology in Africa En Route

Abstract

Introduction

My Interest in Christology in Africa

Christological Theological Imperative

Hermeneutic Circle Imperative

Signposts toward African Christological Concepts

Concept of Christ as Messiah

Conclusion

Bibliography

10 Jewish Messianism of the Intertestamental Period and Christological Confessions of the Early Church and Their Implications for African Christology

Abstract

Introduction

Messianic Expectations in the Old Testament

The Jewish Messianism of the Intertestamental Period

The Messiahship of Jesus in the Gospels

Christological Confessions of the Early Church

The Implications for African Christology

Conclusion

Bibliography

11 The Unitive Understanding of the Person of Christ in Cyril of Alexandria’s Christology and Its Relevance for Contemporary African Christianity

Abstract

Introduction

Initial Christological Viewpoint of the Early Church Fathers

The Hobson’s Choice of Cyril of Alexandria

The Early Life of Cyril of Alexandria

Background of Cyril of Alexandria’s Christology

The Unitive Understanding of the Person of Christ in Cyril’s Christology

The Accomplishment of Cyril’s Christology

Reactions to Cyril’s Unitive Christological Understanding

Christology in Africa

The Relevance of Cyril’s Christology for Contemporary African Christianity

The Task before the African Church

Conclusion

Bibliography

12 Who Are You for Us, Yesu Kristo? Christological Confessions of the Early Church in Contemporary Africa

Abstract

Introduction

Background to Early Church Christological Confessions

Early Church Christological Controversies and Confessions

The Problem

Methodology

Conclusion

Bibliography

13 Jesus Christ as Ker

Abstract

Introduction

The Socioreligious System of the Luo People

Priesthoo d in Luo Traditional Religion and in the Bible

Toward an African Christology of Ker (High Priest)

Inculturation of the High Priesthood of Jesus Christ in the Context of the Ker

An Analysis of Ker Christology

Comparison with Other African Christological Models

The Relevance of Ker Christology to African People

Limitations of Ker Christology

Conclusion

Bibliography

14 The Forgiven and Forgiving Body of Christ

Abstract

Introduction

Forgiveness

Christian Communal Forgiveness

Contributions from African Wisdom

Biblical Foundations for Christian Communal Forgiveness

Conclusion

Bibliography

15 African Images of Christ

Abstract

Introduction

An Overview of African Images of Jesus as Healer

Images of Jesus as Healer among Respondents in Blantyre, Malawi

The Respondents’ Images of Jesus and Their Relevance for Catholicity

Conclusion

Bibliography

Part Th