Rediscovering the Human
The Quest for a Christo-Theological Anthropology in Africa …
Andrea M. Ng'Weshemi
214 pages | ~6 hrs
Rediscovering the Human
The Quest for a Christo-Theological Anthropology in Africa (Studies in Biblical Literature, Vol. 39)
By Andrea M. Ng'Weshemi
In a world where spiritual seekers often find themselves caught between ancient wisdom and contemporary questions, Andrea M. Ng'Weshemi offers a profound exploration of what it truly means to be human. This thoughtful work challenges the traditional boundaries of Christian theological understanding by examining how our daily experiences, cultural contexts, and lived realities shape our spiritual identity.
Ng'Weshemi demonstrates how conventional approaches to understanding human nature have often overlooked the rich tapestry of factors that influence our existence. Rather than accepting static definitions of humanity, this book invites readers to consider how social, economic, political, and cultural forces actively participate in shaping our spiritual journey.
Drawing from the theological insights of influential thinkers like Karl Barth and Karl Rahner, while weaving in traditional African perspectives on human nature, the author creates a compelling dialogue between different ways of understanding our place in the world. The work explores how the figure of Jesus Christ serves as a transformative model for human potential, while honoring the wisdom embedded in African religious and cultural traditions.
This scholarly yet accessible exploration offers readers a fresh lens through which to examine their own spiritual development. By bridging Western theological thought with African wisdom traditions, Ng'Weshemi provides valuable insights for anyone seeking to understand how their cultural background, daily experiences, and spiritual aspirations interconnect in meaningful ways.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Jesus christ, person and offices
- ✓ Explore Theological anthropolgy
- ✓ Explore Africa, sub-saharan, religion
- ✓ Explore Theology, doctrinal
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Theological anthropology
- ✓ Explore Person and offices
- ✓ Explore Doctrinal Theology
Topics
Details
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- Peter Lang Publishing
- ISBN-13
- 9780820455136
- ISBN-10
- 082045513X
- Pages
- 214
- Language
- EN
