For Christian academics, Scripture is the lens through which we understand the university and its reason for being, not only to discover and communicate knowledge but also to pass on wisdom for the flourishing of human beings living together peacefully in community. And yet, how we read the Bible matters because it is the authoritative guide for faith and practice. The question is – do we all read it through the same lens?
On Thursday, 18 April 2024 at 1400 UTC, Prof. Elizabeth Mburu, Langham Literature Regional Coordinator for Africa and associate professor of New Testament and Greek at Africa International University (formerly Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology) in Kenya, will address this question. Clearly, she contends, the answer is that we do not. We are all situated within specific contexts and that means that our interpretations of the same text will have different nuances. While we should all consider the worlds behind and of the text, the world in front of the text also plays a role in determining the questions we have.
During this webinar, Prof. Mburu will suggest how we can navigate these different worlds, maintaining that, like a jigsaw puzzle, each piece fits into the whole to provide a complete picture. To demonstrate, she will provide just one of these pieces – the African reading of biblical texts. If you would like to explore the topic before the webinar, consider reading the introduction to her book, African Hermeneutics.
If you are interested in purchasing the book, Langham Press has offered the Society a special discount by following these instructions:
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Given the importance and the norm that Scripture plays in our understanding and ways of being in the world as Christian academics, come explore this important topic together by joining the conversation. Sign up for the webinar today!
