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A textbook in two-volumes that broadens the study of Christian theology in the West by opening it up to the contributions of theologians of the Third World.
Should Christianity's theological face remain largely European and North American in the twenty-first century in the wake of the expansion of Christianity in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Latin America? The question about the "theological face" of Christianity cannot be ignored. For too long African, Asian, and Latin American theologians have been left out of mainstream theological discussions. Few standard textbooks on Christian theology acknowledge the unique contributions theologians from these continents have made to global Christianity. Introducing Christian Theologies: Voices from Global Christian Communities is a two-volume textbook that alters the predominantly European and North American "theological face" of Christianity by interacting with the voices of Christian communities from around the globe. Introducing Christian Theologies explores the works of key theologians from across the globe, highlighting their unique contributions to Christian theology and doctrine.
Should Christianity's theological face remain largely European and North American in the twenty-first century in the wake of the expansion of Christianity in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Latin America? The question about the "theological face" of Christianity cannot be ignored. For too long African, Asian, and Latin American theologians have been left out of mainstream theological discussions. Few standard textbooks on Christian theology acknowledge the unique contributions theologians from these continents have made to global Christianity. Introducing Christian Theologies: Voices from Global Christian Communities is a two-volume textbook that alters the predominantly European and North American "theological face" of Christianity by interacting with the voices of Christian communities from around the globe. Introducing Christian Theologies explores the works of key theologians from across the globe, highlighting their unique contributions to Christian theology and doctrine.
Price: $36.95
Pages: 304
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: Lutterworth Press
Publication Date:
25 August 2016
Trim Size: 9.02 X 6.02 in
ISBN: 9780718894429
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, Christianity, Theology
The author, a budding African theologian, brings fresh, robust insights into Christian theology, prioritising the voices of non-Western theologies in tandem with mainstream theologies, thus bringing them into the global academic limelight. One merit of Introducing Christian Theologies is its pedagogical value and the all-embracing themes and topics. This is a must-read to all those interested in grasping the breadth and richness of the 'theological face' of global Christianity in the twenty-first century.
— Afe Adogame, University of Edinburgh
Applying the best of contemporary methodology, this introduction to Christian theology from a global and ecumenical perspective equips learners to engage a wide variety of perspectives on the major Christian doctrines. Drawing on original historical sources, Victor Ezigbo provides a truly global perspective on key Christian teachings that has been missing in earlier English-language, introductory theological texts.
— Heather Clements, Azusa Pacific University, California
This work does make a significant contribution to the growing corpus of a globally aware theology. .... Ezigbo proves to be a reliable, very well informed guide.
— Adonis Vidu
I am confident that readers of these volumes would certainly gain a deeper insight into the origin and growth of the fundamental aspects of christianity and their manifestations
— Daniel Jeyaraj
— Afe Adogame, University of Edinburgh
Applying the best of contemporary methodology, this introduction to Christian theology from a global and ecumenical perspective equips learners to engage a wide variety of perspectives on the major Christian doctrines. Drawing on original historical sources, Victor Ezigbo provides a truly global perspective on key Christian teachings that has been missing in earlier English-language, introductory theological texts.
— Heather Clements, Azusa Pacific University, California
This work does make a significant contribution to the growing corpus of a globally aware theology. .... Ezigbo proves to be a reliable, very well informed guide.
— Adonis Vidu
I am confident that readers of these volumes would certainly gain a deeper insight into the origin and growth of the fundamental aspects of christianity and their manifestations
— Daniel Jeyaraj
List of Tables
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Introduction
1 Preliminary Issues in Christian Theology
Defining Christian Theology
Theology and Faith
The Tasks of Theology
Theology and God
Theology's Nature
Theology and the Theologian
Theology and Method
Theology and Orthodoxy
Disciplines of Theology
Diversity, Unity, and Theology
Concluding Reflections
Key Terms
Review Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
2 God's Revelation
The Possibility of Knowing God
Description of God's Revelation
The Nature of God's Revelation
The Accessibility of God's Revelation
The Purpose of God's Revelation
Concluding Reflections
Key Terms
Review Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
3 Christian Scripture
The Characteristics of the Bible
The Canonicity of the Bible
The Authority of Scripture
Concluding Reflections
Key Terms
Review Questions
Suggestion for Further Reading
4 Trinity: The Christian God
Imagining the Trinity
The Trinity and the Bible
Models of the Doctrine of the Trinity
Theological Implications of the Doctrine of the Trinity
Concluding Reflections
Key Terms
Review Questions
Suggestion for Further Reading
5 Jesus Christ
Defining Christology
Centrality of Christology
Christological Approaches
Portraits of Jesus Christ in the New Testament
The Doctrine of the Incarnation
Key Terms
Review Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
6 Holy Spirit
Portraits of the Holy Spirit in the Bible
The Identity of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit's Relationship with Jesus Christ
Key Terms
Review Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
7 Divine Providence
Ideas of Divine Providence
Creation as God's Providential Act
God's Foreknowledge and Human Freedom
Providence and the Problem of Evil
Key Terms
Review Questions
Suggestion for Further Reading
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Introduction
1 Preliminary Issues in Christian Theology
Defining Christian Theology
Theology and Faith
The Tasks of Theology
Theology and God
Theology's Nature
Theology and the Theologian
Theology and Method
Theology and Orthodoxy
Disciplines of Theology
Diversity, Unity, and Theology
Concluding Reflections
Key Terms
Review Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
2 God's Revelation
The Possibility of Knowing God
Description of God's Revelation
The Nature of God's Revelation
The Accessibility of God's Revelation
The Purpose of God's Revelation
Concluding Reflections
Key Terms
Review Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
3 Christian Scripture
The Characteristics of the Bible
The Canonicity of the Bible
The Authority of Scripture
Concluding Reflections
Key Terms
Review Questions
Suggestion for Further Reading
4 Trinity: The Christian God
Imagining the Trinity
The Trinity and the Bible
Models of the Doctrine of the Trinity
Theological Implications of the Doctrine of the Trinity
Concluding Reflections
Key Terms
Review Questions
Suggestion for Further Reading
5 Jesus Christ
Defining Christology
Centrality of Christology
Christological Approaches
Portraits of Jesus Christ in the New Testament
The Doctrine of the Incarnation
Key Terms
Review Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
6 Holy Spirit
Portraits of the Holy Spirit in the Bible
The Identity of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit's Relationship with Jesus Christ
Key Terms
Review Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
7 Divine Providence
Ideas of Divine Providence
Creation as God's Providential Act
God's Foreknowledge and Human Freedom
Providence and the Problem of Evil
Key Terms
Review Questions
Suggestion for Further Reading
Bibliography
Index