Africa Bible Commentary: A One-Volume Commentary Written by 70 African Scholars

By: Adeyemo, Tokunboh

The Africa Bible Commentary is a unique publishing event--the first one-volume Bible commentary produced in Africa by African theologians to meet the needs of African pastors, students, and lay... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310264731
• ISBN13: 9780310264736
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Length: 1616 Pages
• Weight: 3.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.6" x 2.0" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Africa Bible Commentary: A One-Volume Commentary Written by 70 African Scholars

This commentary has been very helpful to our African church leaders and overseas missionary partners working in Africa. This is the book they request we bring on our annual visits, so we know they are using it. It's the first of it's kind - the ABC is not a critical, academic, verse-by-verse commentary. Rather, it contains section-by-section exegesis and explanation of the whole Bible, as seen through the eyes of African scholars who respect the integrity of the text and use African proverbs, metaphors and stories to make it speak to African believers in the villages and cities across the entire continent.

Comprehensive and Culturally Relevant

The "African Bible Commentary" is written by and for the Evangelical Protestant Community. All 70 African scholars signed the statement of faith of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa. Thus readers receive a comprehensive and culturally relevant conservative theology applied to African Christian living. It truly is a unique book--the first one-volume Bible commentary produced in Africa by African theologians to meet the needs of African pastors, students, and lay people. However, African American believers, and for that matter, all Christians, will find this book refreshing and encouraging, as well as biblically informative. Reviewer: Bob Kellemen, Ph.D., is the author of Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction , Soul Physicians, and Spiritual Friends.

Excellent blend of African culture and scripture

This is a great effort by African scholors from all over Africa to educate African people about Christianity. "In Africa, Christianity is a mile wide and 1" deep." (Quoted from the ABC.) For me, as a non-African interested in supporting ministry for the Maasai in Kenya, it is a way to understand the Bible from a new point of view. Excellent, incredible work.

The best Bible Commentary ever

I purchased this product as a gift for my Husband. He has been so inspired and blessed with this guide. In fact, we never new anything like this existed. We have several Afro-American bibles, song books, cook books and other inspiring reading material. I am so grateful for finding this. It has been truly enlighting.

refreshing and passionate faith

I just returned from a mission trip in Uganda and was delighted to see that my first ordered copy had arrived when I returned from Africa. For me, the commentary has such a refreshing and inspired passion for the faith that excites the soul. It has become my first stop in sermon preparation. I find the scholarship first rate, but also the "heart" for pastoral applicability is equally evident. Having experienced the African faith up close may tint my perspective slightly, but that's probably not a bad thing in this case. As an Episcopal priest, I find this commentary to be not only a treasure chest of wisdom, but truly enjoyable to read. The articles are very informative, interesting and appropo to African social and religious issues and they easily translate into our own cultural context. Life in much of Africa helps one better understand many of the biblical customs and contexts because the lifestyle, especially in remote areas, is very similar. I think that this closer connection to our biblical roots cannot help but provide a more personal reflection of the meaning of the texts. The evangelical slant will probably turn off some Americans, but this is the reason that the fastest growing segment of the worldwide church is Africa. Personally, I prefer to be humbled and learn rather than prideful and judge. After familiarizing myself with the commentary, I have purchased eight more copies of this book for the Ugandan clergy and host families that extended their hospitality to our team. I also bought one for my son, who is a senior at Duke Divinity School. Even though it stretched my book budget, this is without a doubt, money well spent.