From the Publisher
“A wonderfully rich book in which language and motifs shaped in Africa are in dialogue with classical Christology. It offers a glimpse of a potentially exciting theological future as African Christianity increasingly extends theological thinking and vocabulary.”
—Andrew F. Walls, historian of missions, University of Edinburgh, Liverpool Hope University, and Akrofi-Christaller Institute, Ghana
“In this work, Dr. Gaisie bridges the gap between Logos Christology of the early church and Ancestor Christology of African Christian theology. He ably explores the linkage between the two strands of Christology and highlights the ramifications thereof for the contemporary African church and society as well as the global church. Employing Walls’ analysis of the conversion process, Dr. Gaisie offers fresh insights on Ancestor Christology for the mission of the church, especially in Africa.”
—B. Y. Quarshie, Rector, Akrofi-Christaller Institute, Ghana
“Gaisie embodies the legacy of Kwame Bediako in his careful, thoughtful, and thorough analysis of Christology as a cultural construct. The uniqueness of his dual treatment of the Greek Logos Christology and the Akan Ancestor Christology that culminates in his constructive proposal of a contextual, mother-tongue Christology demonstrates the book’s value to anyone interested in African Christianity, the relationship of gospel and culture, and christological studies more broadly. Bravo!”
—Tim Hartman, Associate Professor of Theology, Columbia Theological Seminary, and author of Theology After Colonization: Bediako, Barth, and the Future of Theological Reflection
“Who is Jesus Christ to African peoples? This unique study offers a compelling narrative, surveying contemporary African Christian perspectives in the context of early Christian paradigms and traditional Akan wisdom. It also makes an important contribution to the discussion by advocating and demonstrating the fundamental importance of thinking theologically in one’s mother tongue and communicating the insights more widely. Dr. Gaisie practices what he preaches!”
—Gillian Mary Bediako, Deputy Rector, Akrofi-Christaller Institute, Ghana
