Reading Hebrews and 1 Peter from Majority World Perspectives - (Library of New Testament Studies) (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

The contributors to this volume offer a bold re-reading of Hebrews and 1 Peter from the perspective of the Global South. The chapters provide enriching new hermeneutical and theological insights, revealing facets of the text that may not at first be apparent to readers within a Eurocentric context.

The volume is thus able to explore topics ranging from the authorship of Hebrews in the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition and the Batak reading of Christus Victor, to a Xhosa perception of the solidarity and sacrifice of Jesus, and intercultural readings of Christian identity in the context of persecution. With an introduction and final response by scholars from the Global North, this volume encourages awareness of how the Global South contributes to world Christianity.

Review Quotes

"For evangelical missiology, the volume yields plentiful fodder for reflection." --Evangelical Missiological Society

"For those working on Hebrews or 1 Peter, this book is indispensable ... I expect it will become a standard resource in postgraduate seminars, both in 'majority world' scholarly institutions and in Euro-American institutions seeking to broaden their horizons." --African Christian Theology

About the Author

Sofanit T. Abebe is a Lecturer in New Testament and Greek at Oak Hill College, UK, having previously served as Lecturer, Program Leader and Dean of Students at the Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology, Ethiopia.

Elizabeth W. Mburu is the Langham Literature Regional Coordinator (Anglophone Africa) and an associate professor of New Testament and Greek at Africa International University, Kenya.

Abeneazer G. Urga lectures in New Testament and Greek at the Evangelical Theological College in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and is an adjunct professor at Columbia International University, USA, and Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology, Ethiopia.