Karl Barth�s doctrine of creation: Convergence and divergence with African Christology

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dc.contributor.authorNgwena, Patricia
dc.date.accessioned2022-05-12T08:28:57Z
dc.date.available2022-05-12T08:28:57Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractThis article explores the intersection between Karl Barth�s doctrine of creation and African Christology seeking to elicit similarities as well as differences. It argues that this intersection is contested and open to different understanding and interpretation. The common goal amongst the two doctrines is that they derive from biblical teachings about creation and the creator. However, there is also divergence between the doctrines. Barth�s point of departure in his doctrine of creation maintains the Covenant of God to humanity which is not extended to all creation. African Christology�s point of departure, on the other hand, maintains that the relations between God, humanity and all life-forms are sacred because of its intrinsic value and sacramental nature. From an African perspective, creation is mutually related and interconnected to the web of life. All life forms hold intrinsic value. It is argued that African Christology implicates Barth�s Christological focus as something that reveals Barth�s doctrine of creation as anthropocentric.en_US
dc.identifier.issn2072-8050,
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10566/7382
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherAOSISen_US
dc.subjectChristian anthropocentrismen_US
dc.subjectAfrican Christologieen_US
dc.subjectAfrican religionen_US
dc.subjectEco-theologyen_US
dc.subjectKarl Barthen_US
dc.titleKarl Barth�s doctrine of creation: Convergence and divergence with African Christologyen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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