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GOD’S WORD THROUGH AFRICAN EYES
The Africa Study Bible is a pacesetter in using the African experience for understanding the Bible.
I recommend it highly to those who have sought to understand life and the world from an African
perspective.
Dr. Mvume Dandala, former presiding bishop of the Methodist Church of
Southern Africa and former head of the All Africa Conference of Churches
The Africa Study Bible is a welcome blessing to the body of Christ in Africa, which is becoming a
centerpiece for divine visitation. The most difficult concepts, names, periods, and situations that
African readers grapple with have been greatly simplified by making them relevant to our under
standing and context. These were further made easier by including various explanatory notes,
relevant articles, African proverbs, idioms, and pithy sayings. All of these make both the reading
and study of the Bible much easier and friendly to Africans.
This study Bible demonstrates two important things about our church in Africa. First, we are
coming of age. We no longer have to get most of our Bible study resources from outside Africa. The
Spirit of Jesus anointed well over 300 African writers, who contributed to this highly useful study
Bible, the first of its kind on the African continent. Second, we are coming together. We Christians
have far more that unites us than divides us. Therefore, the traditional missionary churches, the
Pentecostals, the indigenous African churches, and others laid aside our minor differences to write
the notes for this study Bible that can teach and bless all of us. This is the Holy Spirit in action.
Jesus’ prayer on his last night on this earth—that “we may be one”—is being answered in this study
Bible. I offer my most sincere congratulations and thanks to all our brothers and sisters who have
contributed to this study Bible through coordinating, writing, editing, and funding. I, therefore,
endorse and recommend it very highly to all Christians, churches, and students of the Bible.
Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God
The Africa Study Bible is a clear indication that the African Church has come of age. In this publi
cation, different African Christian leaders interact with Scripture using African lenses yet remain
faithful to the evangelical doctrine. I commend it to all readers, African or otherwise.
Rev. Canon Peter Karanja, General Secretary, National Council of Churches of Kenya
Here is a fresh study Bible of significant value written by African scholars from an African perspective.
This is indeed a much-awaited contribution to our appreciation and deeper understanding of the
biblical narratives in a context that is much closer to the African culture and worldview. It is hoped
that not only Africans but also people from other cultures would find this study most beneficial for
personal devotion and spiritual development.
Dr. Opoku Onyinah, Chairman, The Church of Pentecost
The emergence of the Africa Study Bible is, no doubt, divinely providential as the church in Africa.
is clearly fast becoming the global missionary hub of the twenty-first century and the center of
world Christianity. Oasis International is being used by God to bring us this gift that is an amazing
tool to grow the church in Africa in understanding doctrine, values, and the Bible. It is contextual,
culturally relevant, and truly indigenous as God’s Word through African eyes. The ASB is highly
recommended for every professing Christian in Africa.
Dr. Dachollom C. Datiri, President, Church of Christ in Nations
I welcome this collaboration and fruits of the Africa Study Bible and commend it to readers throughout
the world. Of course the Bible is universal, but it is always given life by the lived experiences of the
people of God.
Dr. Thabo Makgoba, Archbishop, Church of South Africa, Anglican Community
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