Abstract
The relationship between Saint Paul and the continent of Africa has never been a significant point of discussion in the New Testament studies. The same can be observed about other continents, even if the study of the Pauline corpus touches on some countries of Europe and the Middle East. The present article was triggered by the invitation of the Catholic Church to celebrate the 3rd millennium of Paul’s birthday during the period of June 2008 – June 2009, which was declared as the Year of Paul all over the world. It raises and discusses the question of relevance of Paul to Africa and vice versa in the light of intercultural exegesis.
Highlights
The present study aims at initiating a constructive dialogue on the relationship between Paul and the continent of Africa
It is in Tunisia (Africa) that the Third Council of Carthage confirmed the list of the canonical books of the Old and New Testaments including the 13 letters attributed to Paul in 397 AD
Africa needs to interact more actively with Paul to boost its human progress through constant prayer and work (1 Th 2:9; 3:10) whilst promoting the peace culture by letting itself be reconciled to God (2 Cor 5:20)
Summary
Note: Dr Jean-Claude Loba-Mkole is participating as research associate in the project ‘Hermeneutics and Biblical Theology’, directed by Prof. Dr Andries G. van Aarde, Honorary Professor at the Faculty of Theology of the University of Pretoria, South Africa. How to cite this article: Loba-Mkole, J.-C., 2011, ‘Paul and Africa?’, HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies 67(1), Art.
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