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William Stringfellow And The Christian Witness Against Death, Robert B. Slocum

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

Discusses theologian William Stringfellow's views and Christian interpretation of death. Identification of various forms of the power of death; Witnessing against death; Stringfellow's bout with a serious illness which resulted to death; Perception on the threats of death.

Christian Assurance In The Face Of Death: Anglican Witnesses, Robert B. Slocum

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

Anglican writers from different centuries, continents, and cultures have shared in approaching the topic of death-in particular, their own death-with clarity, directness, and assurance. Such a topic is obviously not limited to Anglican interest or Anglican commentators, but a willingness to engage it is at the heart of much Anglican spiritual and theological writing. Although it is not my intent to identify a distinctively Anglican approach, I shall draw attention to the prominence of the theme in several Anglican writers, showing how they reflect on it with a faith and assurance that puts it in perspective.

These writers value life …

Christ-Our-Guest: A Liturgical Adaptation Of Guest Christology, Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

Several attempts have been made by African theologians to formulate Christological models for African Christianity. In the preceding issue we published a brief survey of these Christological models, pointing out as one of their deficiencies the lack of a pastoral dimension. This article attempts to remedy this deficiency by constructing a Christological ritual based on Guest Christology and the African understanding of guest. We would be interested in hearing from our readers on the applicability and suitability of this liturgical adaptation.

A Church In Dialogue As The Family Of God, Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

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