Jesus of Africa: The Voices of Contemporary African Christology

by Diane B. Stinton

Overview

Jesus of Africa explores christologies from French-and English-speaking African scholars and clergy while also reporting on how African lay people view Jesus. Stinton has a keen appreciation for how theology is being reconceptualized in Africa, as titles such as messiah and christos are translated into new languages and different symbolic universes. Scholars, students, and mission professionals will find Jesus of Africa indispensable reading.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570755378
Publisher:	Orbis Books
Publication date:	01/28/2004
Series:	Faith and Cultures Ser.
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.80(d)

Table of Contents

	Figures	ix
	Tables	ix
	Foreword	xi
	Acknowledgments	xiii
	Abbreviations	xiv
Part I	Introduction to Contemporary African Christologies
1.	Exploring African Christologies Today	3
	Contemporary African Christologies: Crisis or Confidence?	4
	Historical and Theological Context	6
	The Analysis of Contemporary African Christologies	14
	Conclusion	21
2.	Understanding Origins of African Christologies	22
	Issues regarding Sources and Methods	22
	Issues regarding Contextual Relevance	24
	Conclusion: Criteria for Critical Engagement with African Christologies	45
Part II	Models of Contemporary African Christologies
	The Prevailing Paradigm: Inculturation and Liberation	49
	A Current Configuration of African Christologies	51
3.	Jesus as Life-giver	54
	Introduction	54
	Jesus as Healer	62
	Jesus as Traditional Healer	80
	Conclusion: Jesus as Life-giver	103
4.	Jesus as Mediator	109
	Introduction	109
	Jesus as Ancestor	112
	Conclusion: Jesus as Mediator	135
5.	Jesus as Loved One	143
	Introduction	143
	Jesus as Family Member	146
	Jesus as Friend	164
	Conclusion: Jesus as Loved One	170
6.	Jesus as Leader	177
	Introduction	177
	Jesus as King/Chief	178
	Jesus as Liberator	192
	Conclusion: Jesus as Leader	214
Part III	The Significance of Contemporary African Christologies
7.	The Relevance of Christologies in Africa Today	221
	Introduction	221
	Jesus in Reconstructive Theologies	222
	Jesus in Africa Today: Christological Praxis	226
	Jesus in Africa Today: Christological Reflection	242
	Conclusion	249
	Conclusion: African Christology in Contemporary World Christianity	250
Appendix 1	Qualitative Research Tools	255
	Interview Questions for African Christian Theologians	255
	Interview Guide for Semi-Structured Individual Interviews and Focus Groups	256
Appendix 2	Interviews with African Christians	259
	Interviews with African Theologians	259
	Interviews with Church Leaders and Lay People	259
	Focus Groups	262
	Notes	267
	Bibliography	293
	Significant Texts of the Selected African Theologians	293
	Works Related to African Christianity	295
	Index	299