Reynolds A Critical Analysis of the Interpretation of the Doctrine of «Justification by Faith Alone» by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, Gongola Diocese

Erscheinungsjahr 2016
ISBN: 978-1-4541-9339-5
Verlag: Peter Lang
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, Band 21, 0 Seiten

Reihe: Bible and Theology in Africa

Within the context of the Lutheran Church in Nigeria, Gongola Diocese, this book examines the issues of the interpretation, transmission, and appropriation of the doctrine of justification by faith alone. Using contextualization as the main tool in this exploration, James J. Reynolds argues that intercultural communication holds the key to unlocking how effectively and appropriately these three engagements with theology are executed. The Lutheran church, and indeed most Protestant denominations, assert that justification by faith alone is the cardinal doctrine of Christianity. Scholars, however, are concerned that there is a great level of ignorance among members and misappropriation of justification by faith alone in the lives of members of these denominations. To investigate these underlying factors, three theories are used as a framework with which to test the church’s interpretation of this doctrine: gospel and culture in dialogue, translatability, and contextual theological education programmes for the training of both clergy and laity. In order to initiate this process, the gospel and culture must engage in dialogue through a viable and contextual theological education programme for the training of both clergy and the laity. The Lunguda practice of ntsandah provides an ideal entry point for a proper informed interpretation of justification by faith alone. Ultimately, the author argues that the employment of intercultural communication in transmitting the message of justification by faith alone will be successful in helping address this problem.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Reynolds, James J.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Kirchengeschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Christliche Kirchen, Konfessionen, Denominationen Protestantismus, evangelische und protestantische Kirchen Lutherische Kirchen
• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Christliche Kirchen, Konfessionen, Denominationen Katholische Kirchen in Lateinamerika, Afrika, Indien und Asien
• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Systematische Theologie Fundamentaltheologie, Dogmatik, Christologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Contents: Contextualization: A Vital Tool for Creating an Informed Interpretation and Appropriation of Justification by Faith Alone – Missional Journey of Justification by Faith Alone from St. Paul to Martin Luther – From Luther to the Mission Field: Transmitting the Doctrine of Justification by Faith Alone to the LCCN 71 – Research Design: Methodology and Methods – The LCCN Gongola Diocese’s Interpretation of the Doctrine of Justification by Faith Alone: Field Work – Contextual Implication for Theological Education – Towards a Contextual MissioCultural Appropriation.

Über Autor(innen)

James J. Reynolds received his PhD from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and is a senior lecturer at the Theological College of Northern Nigeria (TCCN) Bukuru. His many accomplishments include an earned Diploma in Theology at the Brønnum Lutheran Seminary, Mbamba, an internship to teach at the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria Bible School Purokayo, and an ordination by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria. After serving for three years, Dr. Reynolds gained admission into TCNN Bukuru, graduating with a Bachelors of Divinity and a Masters of Theology in Systematic Theology.