Introducing Christian Theologies, Volume Two: Voices from Global Christian Communities
Ebook
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 voices of Christian communities from across the globe. Introducing Christian Theologies explores the works of key theologians from around the world, highlighting their unique contributions to Christian theology and doctrine.
"Introducing Christian Theologies: Voices from Global
Christian Communities is a feast! It covers the major doctrines
well while being clear, accessible, engaging, and attractive. It is
careful to describe faithfully differing views, but not too timid
to evaluate them. It includes the standard canon of theologians
from early church figures . . . [but] moves thoroughly into the
twenty-first century with numerous contemporary theologians and
debates."
--Timothy Larsen, McManis Professor of Christian Thought, Wheaton
College
"The great strengths of this book are its structure and clarity, as
well as the ecumenical and global perspectives it provides for
beginning students of theology. Unlike other books that purport to
be introductory in nature, this one really is for absolute
beginners, which fills an urgent need of theological educators
today . . . This book ranks among the best top picks for an
introductory course in theology."
--Bradley Nassif, Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies,
North Park University
"It is a rare treat to read about theological 'classics' such as
Irenaeus, Augustine, and Calvin, juxtaposed with more recent
greats--from Ratzinger to Gutierrez, from Zizioulas to Solle, from
Mbiti to Samartha. Ezigbo's comprehensive yet succinct text
introduces students to core doctrines of the faith while sampling
the growing theological vigor coming from Africa, Asia, and Latin
America."
--Alexander Chow, Chancellor's Fellow in World Christianity, School
of Divinity, University of Edinburgh
"Ezigbo displays his facility with both traditional Western sources
and with emerging, global perspectives. Written in clear prose and
containing case studies, helpful excerpts from primary sources, and
questions to prompt discussions, the book is an excellent textbook
for undergraduate theology and religion classes as well as a great
resource for introducing seminary students to theology in a fresh,
accessible, and diverse way."
--Kyle Roberts, Associate Professor of Public and Missional
Theology, United Seminary
Product Details
- Title : Introducing Christian Theologies, Volume Two: Voices from Global Christian Communities
- Author: Ezigbo, Victor I.
- Publisher: Cascade Books
- Publication Date: 2015
- ISBN: 9781498273695
Dr. Victor Ezigbo, who attended Igbaja Seminary in Nigeria and earned his doctorate from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, is Associate Professor of Systematic and Contextual Theology at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is the author of Introducing Christian Theologies: Voices from Global Christian Communities(Cascade, 2013) and Re-imagining African Christologies (Pickwick, 2010). His areas of research include Christology, African Christian theologies, African indigenous religions, and World Christianity.
In 2001 Dr. Ezigbo founded the Nigeria-based Center for Research in Global Christianity (CRGC), which provides quality materials to regional students and pastors engaged in outreach, preaching, and evangelism. The center aims to provide materials of particular relevance to Nigerian theological concerns and has proven to be a valuable resource to pastors and others involved in outreach.
Dr. Ezigbo recognizes the many faces of Christianity and was raised with an understanding that “the theologies that matter are the theologies that speak to the needs of the people, and the pastors who are successful are the ones who talk about the issues that really speak to the people.” He appreciates the beautiful landscape and growing diversity of Minnesota’s Twin Cities area, and loves playing soccer and helping his students “learn to think theologically [and] independently, and how to do theology that actually speaks to specific issues within their context.”