The Church as Salt and Light
By: Stan Chu Ilo (Editor), Joseph Ogbonnaya (Editor), Alex Ojacor (Editor)
Paperback | 16 June 2011
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""To put it simply, here is a book that clearly transcends the all-too-common approaches in African Theology that, to quote an apt phrase from the Introduction, still cling to ""Western theologies as canons for doing theology in Africa."" Hopefully, the original and insightful approach of this work will inspire definitive change in theological methodologies in seminaries and institutions of higher learning throughout the continent. The Church as Salt and Light overcomes the theologically sterile divisions between, for example, Ecclesiology and Christology, religion and social development, and faith and life to which we are accustomed. Instead, it situates the church's vocation directly in its true setting as 'salt' and 'light' in concrete human locations. The young African scholars whose ideas make up this book reorient us in clear and powerful ways to the necessity of putting at centre-stage of theological thought the meaning of church as practical application of the liberation and solidarity that form the revelation contained in Holy Scripture. Indeed, as Pliny the Elder said two thousand years ago: 'Ex Africa semper aliquid novi,' Africa will always bring forth something new."" -Laurenti Magesa Professor of Moral Theology Maryknoll Institute for African Studies, Nairobi, Kenya
""Rooted in the conditions and vibrant imagination of African Christians, this collection explores a new ecclesiology for bringing abundant life among the suffering African people. At once prophetic, pastoral, and personal, this rich tapestry weaves sub-Saharan African struggles, wisdom, and tradition as strong and integral threads into the tradition of the universal (Catholic) church. This book of highly relevant theology, courage, and vision also invites ecumenical solidarity for compassionate justice and peace."" -Marilyn J. Legge Associate Professor of Christian Ethics Emmanuel College of Victoria University, Toronto, Canada
""Given that the church is an interpretative source of theology the authors aptly anchor their thoughts on the necessity of de-Westernizing African Christianity in a manner that will bring about the realization of 'God's dream for Africa.' In the now vociferous call for paradigm shift in both contemporary ecclesiology and Christology this collection is both topical and seriously thought provoking."" -Felix Nwatu Professor of Systematic Theology and Dean of Theology Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu, Nigeria
""The authors provide us with a biblical, theological, and integrated social analysis and some concrete pastoral proposals for a post-synodal African Church. This is a prophetic work with depth, and a refreshing attempt at a constructive and creative transformational praxis for a Church that truly and fully offers abundant life to all Africans in their very challenging social context. These young African scholars have offered the African continent and the universal church
ISBN: 9781610971003
ISBN-10: 1610971000
Series: African Christian Studies Series
Published: 16th June 2011
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 194
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 22.86 x 15.24 x 1.04
Weight (kg): 0.27
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