"Paul's Use of Mimētai and Its Relationship to His Christology," 117–135. In Who Do You Say That I Am? Christology in Africa
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Mtukwa, Gift
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Langham Literature
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For the church, there can be no more significant question than Christ’s Who do you say that I am?It is the cornerstone upon which all of Christian faith and praxis must stand.
In this volume, the sixth from the Africa Society of Evangelical Theology, contributors explore thequestion of Christ’s identity – and its implications for the global church – from a distinctly Africanperspective. Engaging biblical studies, church history, and applications for missions, discipleship,and inter-religious dialogue, these essays utilize African hermeneutics and rich cultural perspectivesto shed light on Christ’s contextual relevance for Africa and for the world. The final sectionis dedicated to the memory of John S. Mbiti, the father of modern African theology, who passedaway in 2019.
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This book chapter by Gift Mtukwa examines Paul's use of the Greek term mimētai (imitators) and its relationship to his Christology. It explores the significance of imitation in Paul's teaching, particularly how believers are called to imitate Christ and how this concept shapes Christian identity, discipleship, and ethical conduct. The chapter contributes to the study of Pauline theology and Christology within the African Christian context, as presented in Who Do You Say That I Am? Christology in Africa, edited by Rodney L. Reed and David K. Ngaruiya.