A Tapestry of Global Christology: Weaving a Three-Stranded Theological Cord

by Isuwa Y. Atsen

Publisher:

Langham

, 2022

Overview

Who is Jesus Christ in a context of violence and bloodshed, such as that experienced by Christians in Northern Nigeria? This is the question at the heart of Dr. Isuwa Atsen’s study of global Christology. His aim, however, is not to develop a Christology that is unique to Northern Nigeria, but a Christology that is contextually and conceptually relevant to the real concerns of Nigerian Christians, while maintaining a catholic and scriptural understanding of the person of Jesus Christ. In order to do so, he weaves together three diverse christological approaches, examining the intersection of contextual theology, analytic theology, and the theological interpretation of Scripture. The approach thereby presents some helpful insights for theological methodology in general. This is an excellent resource for theologians, students, and all those involved in the task of global Christology.

Key Features

• Examines the intersection of contextual theology, analytic theology, and the theological interpretation of Scripture
• Weaves together three diverse christological approaches

Contents

• Chapter 1 Introduction
• Chapter 2 Use of Scripture and the Nature of Christian Theology
• Chapter 3 Using Scripture in Analytic Theology
• Chapter 4 Christ in Global Theological Perspectives
• Chapter 5 Toward a Global Analytic Christology
• Chapter 6 Christ in the Context of Violence
• Chapter 7 Summary and Conclusion

Praise for A Tapestry of Global Christology

A cord of three strands is not easily broken” (Eccl. 4:12). This may not be an African proverb, but in Atsen’s hands it becomes a compelling image for doing theology–for reading Scripture theologically – that is simultaneously catholic, conceptually precise, and sensitive to cultural context. Especially important are Atsen’s explanations as to why neither creedal Christology or ontology are examples of Western theological colonialism. Here is theology that is as biblical as it is global, which is to say, a theology for the church today, and tomorrow.

—Kevin J. Vanhoozer, PhD

Product Details

• Title: A Tapestry of Global Christology: Weaving a Three-Stranded Theological Cord
• Author: Isuwa Y. Atsen
• Publisher: Langham
• Print Publication Date: 2022
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Pages: 229
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible Theology; Bible Use; Christianity and culture; Jesus Christ History of doctrines 21st century; Jesus Christ Person and offices; Theology Methodology; Theology, Doctrinal; Theology, Doctrinal Nigeria; Violence Nigeria Religious aspects Christianity; Violence Religious aspects Christianity; Bible; Jesus Christ; Nigeria; Theology; Christology
• ISBNs: 9781839732362, 9781839737947, 9781839737954, 9781839737961, 1839732369, 1839737948, 1839737956, 1839737964
• Resource ID: LLS:TPSTRYGLBLTHCRD
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-09-30T17:27:20Z

About Isuwa Y. Atsen

Isuwa Y. Atsen is assistant professor of theology at Trinity Christian College, Illinois, USA. He is a former lecturer and dean of postgraduate studies at Gindiri Theological Seminary, Nigeria, where he also served as a pastor with the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN). He holds a PhD from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Illinois, USA.