As we look towards the Cape Town 2010 Congress it seemed fitting for this week's giveaway to feature the Hippo / Africa Bible Commentary series.
So today we are giving away the Galatians and I&II Timothy and Titus editions.
Written by Dr Samuel Ngewa of the Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology , these commentaries are meant to serve as "a teaching resource for theological colleges and Bible schools all over the country and a Scriptural resource for lay readers to preach and apply God’s Word all over the world."
To enter, just comment below and share the name of at least one African theologian who has been influential on your theology.
Entries will be accepted through Thursday.
Good luck!
Augustine of Hippo
Posted by: John Morgan | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 07:39 AM
St. Augustine!
Posted by: William Dicks | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 07:41 AM
Augustine for me.
Posted by: Richard Wilson | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 07:51 AM
Dr. Jamie Johns
Posted by: Jimmy | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 08:09 AM
Quintus Septimius Florens Tertullianus has influenced my thinking for sure.
Posted by: John | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 08:31 AM
Dr. Jamie Johns
Posted by: Jessica | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 08:39 AM
The Great Augustine of Hippo!!!
Posted by: Mathew Voth | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 09:15 AM
Augustine.
Posted by: Mark Penrith | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 09:38 AM
In truth, Augustine has been most influential on my my theology.
I am impressed, though, with the workd being done in Africa. The African Bible Commentary is a wonderful contemporary application of theological studies.
Posted by: Paul A. Nierengarten | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 10:51 AM
I have had the chance to interact with Peter Storey of South Africa a bit, and his work, particularly in understanding the gospel in light of apartheid has been influential to me.
I would like to better understand African theology, so this is the perfect giveaway!
Posted by: Dave | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 10:57 AM
Thabiti Anyabwile - African descent
Otherwise, Augustine of Hippo
Posted by: Ben | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 11:05 AM
Athanasius
Posted by: Nick Norelli | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 11:34 AM
Lamin Sanneh!
Posted by: Dru Johnson | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 12:25 PM
I've been most influenced by Augustine but have also been blessed by contemporary teacher Tite Tienou.
I hope to win the drawing and give these books to our ministry partners with Action Zambia in Lusaka.
Posted by: Bruce | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 12:36 PM
It would be St. Augustine. The first teacher I had for Confirmation was a brother who share the wroks of Augustine and he has been an influnece in my journey with our Lord ever since.
Posted by: Mitch | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 12:49 PM
Osadolor Imasogie for a recent figure. Also Athanasius, Cyprian, and Serapion of Thmuis.
Posted by: Darrell Pursiful | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Without a doubt Augustine!
Posted by: Jason D. | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 12:56 PM
Augustine of Hippo
Posted by: Danny | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 01:02 PM
Athanasius.
Posted by: Eddie Gonzalez | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 01:04 PM
Augustine!
Posted by: Marcus | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 01:08 PM
Augustine
Posted by: don gale | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 01:15 PM
Anthony Carter!
Posted by: Craig Hurst | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 01:35 PM
St. Augustine of Hippo!
Posted by: Adam Viramontes | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 01:51 PM
Athanasius (named my son after him)
Posted by: Joseph | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 01:58 PM
Conrad Mbewe!
Posted by: Jason | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 02:07 PM
Augustine of Hippo
Posted by: Michael Carpenter | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 02:08 PM
Tertullian
Posted by: Steve | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 02:10 PM
Augustine
Posted by: Mike Ballai | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 02:15 PM
Athanasius, or Augustine - both have been big influences.
Posted by: David Sugg | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 02:19 PM
St. Augustine and Emanuel Katongole
Posted by: Bo | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 02:24 PM
Dr. Marc Blackwell, Sr.
Posted by: Justin Hutts | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 02:24 PM
It seems slightly redundant at this point...but Augustine ranks as the most influential African theologian.
Posted by: todd | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 02:43 PM
Rollin G. Grams
Posted by: Mark Denning | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 02:55 PM
Augustine for me, too
Posted by: Gaines | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 02:57 PM
St. Augustine and St. Athanasius!
Posted by: Steven | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 03:04 PM
Tertullian
Posted by: John Umland | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 03:06 PM
How about David Bosch!
Posted by: Jeff G | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 03:15 PM
Well Augustine seems to be the popular choice... but he has had the biggest impact on my theology...
Posted by: Mark | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 03:27 PM
Historically: Athanasius & Augustine
Presently: Thankful for Adeyemo's work on the Africa Bible Commentary!
Posted by: Kevin Fiske | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 03:30 PM
Augustine of course! :)
Posted by: Chris Crockett | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 04:05 PM
Augustine
Posted by: Kevin Corbin | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 04:10 PM
Five African pastors that I worked with in West Africa, who are still serving there: Ouedraogo, Paul; Coulibaly, Abdias; Traore, Siaka; Coulibaly, Matthieu and Coulibaly, Musa.
Posted by: Gerald Neufeld | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 04:39 PM
This looks like it will be a great set.
I will join the chorus and say Augustine.
For contemporary theologians, it would be David F. Wells (born in South Rhodesia and lived there through college years at least) :-)
Posted by: Carl Franzon | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 04:53 PM
I would second David Bosch
Posted by: Steffen | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 05:19 PM
Conrad Mbewe, Ronald Kalifungwa, Isaac Makashinyi, Graves Singongo, Choolwe Mwetwa, etc. - all the brothers with the Reformed Baptist in Zambia are very gifted theologians!
Posted by: Ken T | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 05:39 PM
Augustine.
Posted by: JC | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 06:02 PM
David Bosch count? HUGE influence.
Posted by: John Lussier | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 06:30 PM
How could I NOT say Augustine?
Posted by: Dave Moser | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 06:54 PM
Glad we don't have to be original; Augustine of Hippo
Posted by: jim | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 08:22 PM
Cyprian of Carthage
Posted by: Kevin W. Woodruff | Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 09:06 PM