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Speaking about God with words that clearly communicate the truth of the gospel to the different
African societies so rich with cultural diversity is a considerable challenge. The Africa Study
Bible has ventured out into this territory in order to provide a contextualized tool to help the
church reach this goal. Every African reader will find in the pages of the Africa Study Bible the
riches that will enable him to feed and affirm his faith within his own context. The Africa Study
Bible is the pride of African Christians and yet another step forward for the church in Africa.
Dr. Abel Ngarsouledé, President, Shalom Evangelical School of Theology
I strongly recommend the Africa Study Bible, first of its kind for African people by her own pastors,
theologians, and practicing Christians. The ASB will meet the needs of Christians in Africa as well
as of those undecided faith seekers who are seeking knowledge and understanding of both Scrip
ture and its application. While there are many study Bibles, the ASB will be particularly useful in
helping provide insights on how to handle unique situations that are rampant concerns within the
continent—such as refugees, people group reconciliation, polygamy, among others. This is a manual
that presents the Word of God and its application, plus the culture and history of the African person
with precision. Thus, it’s a three-in-one study tool that every Christian in Africa—male, female,
young, and old—ought to urgently get hold of and dig into with consistency.
Rev. Canon Rosemary Mbogo, Provincial Secretary, Anglican Church of Kenya
With the Africa Study Bible, the African church sets its mind to writing. Because of our unique
approach, the resulting work will be raised up as a standard. The Africa Study Bible is one of the
first collaborative works to be written by our diverse community. It has accomplished something
that has never been done before.
Augustin Ahoga, Regional Secretary, Francophone Africa
International Fellowship of Evangelical Students
God’s Word in our own African idiom! This is Immanuel, God with us, indeed! Christ comes to us,
dwells with us, and speaks to us in our own languages! May the written Word become the Living
Word that takes root and flourishes within and among us.
Rev. Kuzipa Nalwamba, Communications Manager, Council for World Mission
From the time when the African nations gained their independence, theologians in Africa have
debated the need for a theology of enculturation in Africa so that God’s message could be analyzed,
explained, and understood in the African context. With the notes and articles written by theologians,
pastors, and writers from across Africa, the Africa Study Bible has given a marvelous opportunity
in the beginning of this 21st century for all Africans to understand the Bible in their own cultures.
Prof. Robert N’Kwim Bibi-Bikan, Professor, Missiology and Religious Studies
Université Protestante au Congo
The production of the Africa Study Bible is one of the major responses to the quest of the church
in Africa to develop resources that are appropriate for preaching the gospel from the realities of
Africa. This is a tool that will enable Christians in Africa to find the resources in their cultures that
are relevant to the Kingdom of God and also enable the church to engage with some of the issues
in our cultures that have been a barrier to the gospel and abundance of life. The Africa Study Bible
will also enable the church beyond Africa to share in the insights that are coming from the continent
where the church is growing fastest.
Rev. Nicta Lubaale, General Secretary, Organization of African Instituted Churches
The world of the Bible is often far removed from us. The Africa Study Bible has bridged this temporal
and cultural gap in a unique way for modern readers in the African context. The sights and sounds
of Africa, so familiar to the reader, form the bridge that helps uncover the meaning of the biblical
text, but even more significantly, allows for much needed accurate and relevant application.
Dr. Elizabeth Mburu, Associate Professor, New Testament and Greek
International Leadership University