“Am I my brother’s keeper? An African reflection on humanisation

Authors

  • Piet J Naudé

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5952/54-0-360

Keywords:

Dirk Smit, Public theology, Humanization, Africa, Ubuntu

Abstract

In this article, a short typology of Dirk Smit’s theology is set out in terms of the words “contextual”, “reformed”, “ecumenical” and “public”. This is followed by a homily on the narrative of Cain and Abel as recorded in Gen. 4 in an attempt to illustrate the features of Smit’s theology. The Genesis narrative is analysed under the theme of (de)-humanisation in Africa. At first the strategies of de-humanisation are outlined, followed by the devastating consequences of these strategies. A trinitarian approach is then used to argue for the restoration of humanity on the African continent.

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Published

2013-12-18

How to Cite

Naudé, P. J. (2013). “Am I my brother’s keeper? An African reflection on humanisation. NGTT | Nederduitse Gereformeerde Teologiese Tydskrif, 54(Supp 2), 241–253. https://doi.org/10.5952/54-0-360

Issue

Vol. 54 No. Supp 2 (2013)

Section

Articles | Artikels

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