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A contribution to the engagement between Christianity and non-Western cultures, bringing Christian theology into dialogue with African traditions.
In this compelling work the evangelical theologian Matthew Michael sets out to reveal the unique nature of African Christianity and understand Christian theology in the context of the African worldview and traditions which have given African Christianity its unique religious stamp.
Michael addresses the crucial obligation of Christianity to engage with African culture as a prerequisite to transforming African theology. He points out that a major flaw of Western missionary Christianisation was its failure to engage with African traditions, as a meaningful and vigorous Christianity cannot flourish within the African context without serious engagement with these traditions. Michael re-interprets traditional Christian doctrine, with careful consideration of Scripture, to best engage modern African understanding. His exploration of African Christianity goes beyond the classical Western experience and interpretations of Christian dogmas found in the works of Augustine, Aquinas, and Western missionaries, and reclaims the rich and ancient heritage of Christianity in Africa, a heritage so venerable and pervasive that it is as much African as Western.
This thought-provoking work reveals Michael's maturing theological reflections upon the crucial subject of Christian Systematic Theology in the African context, and will be of great interest to any individual interested in the dynamic field of African theology.
In this compelling work the evangelical theologian Matthew Michael sets out to reveal the unique nature of African Christianity and understand Christian theology in the context of the African worldview and traditions which have given African Christianity its unique religious stamp.
Michael addresses the crucial obligation of Christianity to engage with African culture as a prerequisite to transforming African theology. He points out that a major flaw of Western missionary Christianisation was its failure to engage with African traditions, as a meaningful and vigorous Christianity cannot flourish within the African context without serious engagement with these traditions. Michael re-interprets traditional Christian doctrine, with careful consideration of Scripture, to best engage modern African understanding. His exploration of African Christianity goes beyond the classical Western experience and interpretations of Christian dogmas found in the works of Augustine, Aquinas, and Western missionaries, and reclaims the rich and ancient heritage of Christianity in Africa, a heritage so venerable and pervasive that it is as much African as Western.
This thought-provoking work reveals Michael's maturing theological reflections upon the crucial subject of Christian Systematic Theology in the African context, and will be of great interest to any individual interested in the dynamic field of African theology.
Price: $36.95
Pages: 260
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: Lutterworth Press
Publication Date:
31 October 2013
Trim Size: 9.02 X 5.98 in
ISBN: 9780718892944
Format: Paperback
A well researched contribution to the necessary interaction that must take place between Christian doctrine and African traditions ... A masterpiece in the sense that it sets a pace for the objective religious engagement in a pluralistic religious continent. It is therefore, recommended for students of Christian studies, comparative studies, African studies, and general public readers.
— Richard Adetunbi Ogunleye
Michael alternates between summarising historical approaches to a wide array of theological topics and exploring African traditions... The diversity of the theological topics that Michael considers in this book offers an implicit rebuke to the too-seductive idea that all African theology can be boiled down to a position on homosexuality. Michael helpfully reminds us that there is much more to consider as we respond to God's love in our lives.
— The Revd Jesse Zink
Dr Michael succeeds in keeping a steady focus on both imminent contextual realities in Africa and also transcendental biblical truth [...] I would recommend this book to anyone engaging in ministry with Africans, either on the continent or within the diaspora [...] this book will also prove beneficial to those who listen to, engage with, and learn from other cultural perspectives on systematic theological issues.
— Rohintan Mody
The result is a systematic theology that will engage and stimulate African readers. Western theologians will hear in Christian Theology and African Perspective a clear and articulate voice of mainstream African Christian thinking.
— Todd Statham
— Richard Adetunbi Ogunleye
Michael alternates between summarising historical approaches to a wide array of theological topics and exploring African traditions... The diversity of the theological topics that Michael considers in this book offers an implicit rebuke to the too-seductive idea that all African theology can be boiled down to a position on homosexuality. Michael helpfully reminds us that there is much more to consider as we respond to God's love in our lives.
— The Revd Jesse Zink
Dr Michael succeeds in keeping a steady focus on both imminent contextual realities in Africa and also transcendental biblical truth [...] I would recommend this book to anyone engaging in ministry with Africans, either on the continent or within the diaspora [...] this book will also prove beneficial to those who listen to, engage with, and learn from other cultural perspectives on systematic theological issues.
— Rohintan Mody
The result is a systematic theology that will engage and stimulate African readers. Western theologians will hear in Christian Theology and African Perspective a clear and articulate voice of mainstream African Christian thinking.
— Todd Statham
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Preface
1 Introduction
2 Kindergarten Issues
3 General and Special Revelation
4 The Scriptures
5 The Existence of God
6 A ngels, Spirits, and Demons
7 The Nature of the Human Person
8 The Person of Christ
9 Salvation
10 The Holy Spirit
11 The Church
12 The Future Hope
13 Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments
Preface
1 Introduction
2 Kindergarten Issues
3 General and Special Revelation
4 The Scriptures
5 The Existence of God
6 A ngels, Spirits, and Demons
7 The Nature of the Human Person
8 The Person of Christ
9 Salvation
10 The Holy Spirit
11 The Church
12 The Future Hope
13 Conclusion
Bibliography
Index