Episode

159. African Jesus

Podcast
Undeceptions with John Dickson
Published
Sep 21, 2025
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3696
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Summary

African Christianity is almost as old as Christianity itself. Many of the early church's theological giants came from Africa, and today, Christianity is exploding across the continent. In this episode, we look at Jesus through African eyes. (00:09) - - The Tortoise and the Hare: A different perspective (08:15) - - Why look at Jesus through African eyes? (11:26) - - Africa in the Bible (15:26) - - Diversity in Christianity (18:19) - - Hermeneutics - African style! (23:30) - - The African church (30:39) - - Syncretism (36:41) - - Scripture through different lenses (43:32) - - Five Minute Jesus (51:04) - - Hannah's prayer (57:12) - - Can we see Jesus however we want?