Jesus-Immanuel, Image of the Invisible God: Aspects of Popular Christology in Sub-Saharan Africa

被引：1

作者：

Stinton, Diane B. ^{[1
,2
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机构：

[1] Daystar Univ, Theol African Christian, Nairobi, Kenya

[2] Ecumen Assoc Eastern Africa Theologians ESEAT, Nairobi, Kenya

来源：

JOURNAL OF REFORMED THEOLOGY | 2007年 / 1卷 / 01期

关键词：

Popular; Christology; Africa; art; African Instituted Churches (AICs); black Christ; globalization; worship;

D O I：

10.1163/156973107X182613

中图分类号：

B9 [宗教];

学科分类号：

010107 ;

摘要：

Widespread evidence indicates that Jesus Christ holds a most prominent place in popular cultures across Africa south of the Sahara. In the present article, empirical data generated through qualitative research in Kenya, Ghana, and Uganda serve to illustrate similar phenomena attested across the continent. Initial description and subsequent theological analysis highlight two central aspects of these Christologies: Jesus as Immanuel-God with us-in Africa, and Jesus as the "image of the invisible God" (Col. 1: 15). Following a summary overview of Christological images in Africa, conclusions point out their significance to contemporary Christianity, particularly regarding the intrinsic relation between popular and academic theologies.

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