Reading Luke 22:14–23 in an Ethiopian Context
A contextual reading of biblical texts is crucial because it makes the theological message of the Bible relevant to its readers/hearers. This article is written on the basis that an Ethiopian meal context illuminates a better understanding of the Lucan Lord’s Supper text. The meaning of the fellows...
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A contextual reading of biblical texts is crucial because it makes the theological message of the Bible relevant to its readers/hearers. This article is written on the basis that an Ethiopian meal context illuminates a better understanding of the Lucan Lord’s Supper text. The meaning of the fellowship that Jesus maintains in instituting the Lord’s Supper becomes better understood when seen in the context of dining together. It was in the context of the Passover Festival and his impending crucifixion that Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper. The unity of the Twelve with each other and with Triune God (i.e., both a horizontal and vertical fellowship) is established by sharing from the same bread and cup. Jesus gave his body and blood, represented by the bread and cup, and enacted a close affinity. The article employs a tri-polar theory to discuss this text in an Ethiopian meal context.
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| spelling | doaj-art-a68e553e7b3f4790b4e645935660ff922025-08-20T01:54:25ZengNetwork for African Congregational TheologyAfrican Theological Journal for Church and Society2708-75572708-75652024-11-0152Reading Luke 22:14–23 in an Ethiopian ContextTarekegn A. Chamisso0Mekane Yesus Seminary A contextual reading of biblical texts is crucial because it makes the theological message of the Bible relevant to its readers/hearers. This article is written on the basis that an Ethiopian meal context illuminates a better understanding of the Lucan Lord’s Supper text. The meaning of the fellowship that Jesus maintains in instituting the Lord’s Supper becomes better understood when seen in the context of dining together. It was in the context of the Passover Festival and his impending crucifixion that Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper. The unity of the Twelve with each other and with Triune God (i.e., both a horizontal and vertical fellowship) is established by sharing from the same bread and cup. Jesus gave his body and blood, represented by the bread and cup, and enacted a close affinity. The article employs a tri-polar theory to discuss this text in an Ethiopian meal context. https://atjcs.netact.org.za/index.php/netact/article/view/203Luke 22:14-23An Ethiopian meal dining cultureGurəšaFellowshipLast SupperNarrative criticism |
| spellingShingle | Tarekegn A. Chamisso Reading Luke 22:14–23 in an Ethiopian Context African Theological Journal for Church and Society Luke 22:14-23 An Ethiopian meal dining culture Gurəša Fellowship Last Supper Narrative criticism |
| title | Reading Luke 22:14–23 in an Ethiopian Context |
| title_full | Reading Luke 22:14–23 in an Ethiopian Context |
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| title_short | Reading Luke 22:14–23 in an Ethiopian Context |
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| topic | Luke 22:14-23 An Ethiopian meal dining culture Gurəša Fellowship Last Supper Narrative criticism |
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