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What is post-colonial theology? How does it relate to theology that emerged in historically colonial situations? These are two questions that get to the heart of Robert S. Heaney's work as he considers the extent to which theologians predating the emergence of post-colonial theology might be considered as precursors to this theological movement. Heaney argues that the work of innovative theologians John S. Mbiti and Jesse N.K. Mugambi, important in their own right, must now also be considered in relation to the continued emergence of post-colonial theology. When this is done, fresh perspectives on both the nature of post-colonial theology and contextual theology emerge.
Robert S. Heaney is Assistant Professor of Christian Mission and Director of the Centre for Anglican Communion Studies at Virginia Theological Seminary.
“Through a sympathetic and critical reading of Mbiti and Mugambi, Heaney offers a series of constructive moves that counter the ongoing temptation towards acontextualism that continues to haunt theology both in the north and in the south. This work breaks new ground in the field of African theology and will be a significant contribution to contemporary research.” Christopher Rowland, Dean Ireland's Professor of the Exegesis of Holy Scripture (Emeritus), Oxford University.
“This is a timely and unique guide to help generate biblical, theological, and missiological attention on the richness, breadth, depth, and often underappreciated relevance of African theology for the World Church. For many years to come, this will act as a dynamic resource for theologians and church leaders across the globe who are involved in the business of contextualisation of African theology and its call for transformative and liberative application.” Rev. Canon Alfred uw'Imana Sebahene, Director of Extension Education and African Public Theologian and Christian Ethicist, St John's University of Tanzania.
Robert S. Heaney is Assistant Professor of Christian Mission and Director of the Centre for Anglican Communion Studies at Virginia Theological Seminary.
“Through a sympathetic and critical reading of Mbiti and Mugambi, Heaney offers a series of constructive moves that counter the ongoing temptation towards acontextualism that continues to haunt theology both in the north and in the south. This work breaks new ground in the field of African theology and will be a significant contribution to contemporary research.” Christopher Rowland, Dean Ireland's Professor of the Exegesis of Holy Scripture (Emeritus), Oxford University.
“This is a timely and unique guide to help generate biblical, theological, and missiological attention on the richness, breadth, depth, and often underappreciated relevance of African theology for the World Church. For many years to come, this will act as a dynamic resource for theologians and church leaders across the globe who are involved in the business of contextualisation of African theology and its call for transformative and liberative application.” Rev. Canon Alfred uw'Imana Sebahene, Director of Extension Education and African Public Theologian and Christian Ethicist, St John's University of Tanzania.
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Language - English
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Robert S. Heaney
Robert S. Heaney
Robert S. Heaney
Robert S. Heaney
Robert S. Heaney
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ISBN - 9780227175804
Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm
Page Count - 276
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