Poverty reduction is a worldwide concern, yet if the church is to play an effective role in its alleviation, an approach that is both biblical and contextual is required.
In Poverty, the Bible, and Africa, Isaac Boaheng formulates a theology of poverty that engages Scripture, African traditional wisdom, and contemporary African concerns to create a paradigm for understanding and alleviating poverty in Africa. Boaheng highlights that, whatever our cultural context, God frowns upon materialism, extravagance, and love for riches; yet the author also demonstrates why a contextual theology must address people's societal and cultural needs alongside spiritual ones. If we desire a model for poverty reduction that is both theologically sound and contextually appropriate, we must facilitate an encounter between the teachings of Scripture and the socio-economic, political, and religious realities of a particular context.
Combining in-depth cultural analysis with careful exegetical reflection, this book offers refreshing insight into the challenge of confronting poverty in Africa. Boaheng's approach, however, is relevant far beyond the continent and is transferable to any context where others are seeking to effectively understand and combat poverty.
Show morePoverty reduction is a worldwide concern, yet if the church is to play an effective role in its alleviation, an approach that is both biblical and contextual is required.
In Poverty, the Bible, and Africa, Isaac Boaheng formulates a theology of poverty that engages Scripture, African traditional wisdom, and contemporary African concerns to create a paradigm for understanding and alleviating poverty in Africa. Boaheng highlights that, whatever our cultural context, God frowns upon materialism, extravagance, and love for riches; yet the author also demonstrates why a contextual theology must address people's societal and cultural needs alongside spiritual ones. If we desire a model for poverty reduction that is both theologically sound and contextually appropriate, we must facilitate an encounter between the teachings of Scripture and the socio-economic, political, and religious realities of a particular context.
Combining in-depth cultural analysis with careful exegetical reflection, this book offers refreshing insight into the challenge of confronting poverty in Africa. Boaheng's approach, however, is relevant far beyond the continent and is transferable to any context where others are seeking to effectively understand and combat poverty.
Show moreThis is an important book on the subject of poverty in Africa. The
author approaches it from a theological perspective and offers a
constructive critique aimed at correcting misplaced notions of
wealth and poverty in the African context. It is highly recommended
for the academy, church readership, and national policy makers.John
D. K. Ekem, DTh
Kwesi Dickson-Gilbert Ansre Distinguished Professor of Biblical
Exegesis and Mother Tongue Hermeneutics,
Trinity Theological Seminary, Legon-Accra, GhanaBoaheng brings
solid exegesis as he reframes the challenges of poverty and
injustice. He does not hold back on challenging aberrant theology,
colonial injustice, and issues such as corruption, which create
barriers for people to experience "fullness of life." At the same
time Boaheng helps unpack how the rich cultural heritage across
African societies can be a strong foundation to build upon, rather
than importing solutions which are culturally and contextually
inappropriate from the global north. This should be on the required
reading list for everyone involved with mission and development in
Africa.Matthew Maury, MBA
CEO, TEAR AustraliaBoaheng's combination of perceptive cultural
insights and in-depth biblical analysis shines a prophetic light on
the inadequacies of prosperity theologies in addressing issues of
poverty. An informed, perceptive and authentic voice, I highly
recommend this book to anyone committed to deepening their
understanding of the alleviation of poverty in Africa.Mark Galpin,
PhD
Postgraduate Programme Leader,
Tutor in Poverty and Justice Studies,
All Nations Christian College, Ware, UKIsaac Boaheng offers a fresh
engagement of the thorny issue of poverty in Africa, not from a
victim-blaming perspective as many do, but from the helpful premise
that God owns everything. The strength of the book lies in its
thorough engagement of Scripture and the African context. I
wholeheartedly recommend this book.Frederick Mawusi Amevenku,
PhD
Senior Lecturer in New Testament Studies,
Trinity Theological Seminary, Legon-Accra, GhanaBoaheng has only
one goal in mind - to develop a theology of poverty that is both
theologically sound and culturally appropriate for the context of
Africa. However, it is not only a book for Africa and African
Christians. I really hope and pray that the whole global body of
Christ will read this book and learn from it. This book stresses
again the importance of biblical and holistic discipleship starting
with the leaders of the church and Christian organizations as they
model it and equip others.Rev. Jan C. Wessels
International Director, Faith2Share (UK)
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