An Ethiopian Reading of the Bible: Biblical Interpretation of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church

by Keon-Sang An, William A. Dyrness (Foreword by), Joel B. Green (Preface by)

Overview

This book explores the biblical interpretation of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church (EOTC). In doing so, it illuminates the interpretation of the Bible in a particular historical and cultural context and presents a compelling example of the contextual nature of biblical interpretation. Those who visit Ethiopia experience its unique spirituality, which is significantly informed by the presence of the EOTC. The EOTC has existed from earliest years of the Christian church. It has also developed and maintained its own ecclesiastic tradition in the Ethiopian context and has its own distinctive way of reading the Bible. It is noteworthy, particularly in the African context, that it has its own commentaries on the Scriptures, which continue to serve as a vital tradition in the EOTC's interpretation of the Bible. This is evident in the contemporary hermeneutics and sermons of EOTC preachers. In its comprehensive consideration of the EOTC's past and present, this book examines the interplay between tradition and context in biblical interpretation and contributes to current biblical scholarship.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781498220705
Publisher:	Pickwick Publications
Publication date:	10/01/2015
Series:	American Society of Missiology Monograph Series , #25
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	754,129
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Keon-Sang An is Assistant Professor of Bible and Mission at Fuller Theological Seminary. He previously served as a missionary in Eritrea and Ethiopia, working with SIM (Serving In Mission) and GMS (Global Mission Society)
William Dyrness is Senior Professor of Theology and Culture in the School of Mission and Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the author of Poetic Theology (2011) and most recently The Origin of Protestant Aesthetics in Early Modern Europe (2019).
JOEL B. GREEN is Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Associate Dean for the Center for Advanced Theological Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary. His publications include Jesus of Nazareth: Lord and Christ and The Gospel according to Mark: Introduction and Commentary for the Asbury Bible Commentary. He has also authored numerous other books and articles both scholarly and popular.

Table of Contents

List of Tables Foreword by William A. Dyrness Preface by Joel B. Green Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations Introduction 1 Contextual Theology 2 Contextual Reading of the Bible 3 The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church: Tradition and Contextualization 4 Interpretive Tradition of the EOTC: The Andemta Commentary 5 Biblical Interpretation in the Preaching of the EOTC Conclusion Bibliography