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The African Bible was published by Paulines Publications Africa in 1999 in Nairobi, Kenya. It is a step towards an inculturated Bible…for a firm rooting of the Gospel in Africa.
Although known as The African Bible, the language used is English. The Biblical Text is that of the New American Bible. Each book, from Genesis to Revelation is has an introduction which explains what each book is all about. These notes and comments are suitable to ordinally reader.
Numerous maps acompanying the text and lavish true to life illustrations make the historical and geographical backgrounds easier to understand, and help bring the people and events in the bible alive.
The African Bible is a Bible with a study-guide for prayer, reflection and sharing according to the expressed wish of the African bishops. In the introductions, notes and comments, parallels have been drawn with African experience while using the latest insights of scholars from many disciplines in interpreting the message of the Bible.
The Bible is the treasure trove of the whole community of God's people, and the best way for most Christians to read it is in the context provided by their own Christian community and Church. By paying attention to the context of life in Africa today and seeking to identify themes particularly relevant to African societies of the twenty-first century, The African Bible aims to be a source of inspiration and nourishment for the people of Africa.
Main Features:
1. Introductions to each book give up-to-date information about the book and point out the theological and pastoral relevance of the book for the contemporary world and for the church, in particular for Africa.
It presents:- The Background of the Book
– The Message of the Book
– Its Relevance for Africa
- The Main Divisions
2. Explanatory notes are provided in the various domains of exegesis, theology, catechesis, pastoral ministry and family life. The explicit purpose of these notes is to help the reader understand the message of the Bible more deeply and use it in Small Christian Communities, teaching, preaching, catechesis and prayer within the family, as well in schools and groups.
Example: Note on Genesis 1:1.
3. The Comments, running along side the biblical text, work as a key to open the door of understanding of a chapter or a section of the book. They are pastoral and aim at helping the reader to see the relevance of the passage in Africa today.
Example: Comment of Luke 2:1-21. In the introductions, notes and comments, parallels have been drawn with African experience while using the latest insights of scholars from many disciplines in interpreting the message of the Bible.
4. The illustrations aim at making the historical and geographical background easier to understand, and they offer an artistic insight into some texts.
Example: Psalm 63:2 and John 9:7 (Pool of Siloam)
The African Bible is enriched with:
• Cross references
• The three years cycle of liturgical readings
• The chronology
• The glossary/thematic index
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