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Prophet, Priest, and King

Christology in Global Perspective

  • Theology
  • Publisher: Zondervan Academic (Zondervan)
  • Published: 2025

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Publisher's Description

How might different voices from the global church help all Christians understand the person and work of Jesus Christ better? Written by a team of leading Majority World scholars, this joint project explores and articulates a doctrine of Christ by appealing to his threefold office as prophet, priest, and king. Thus, it considers Christology not only as a central tenet of the Christian faith but, by drawing from a variety of voices throughout the worldwide church, it also points to the unified testimony of the global, catholic church. This is the first volume in the Theology Together series, which highlights the voices of Majority World scholars, each of whom brings insights from a particular context, and places them in conversation with one another to contribute to a richer, deeper understanding of a shared faith in Christ.


Endorsements (11)

“Prophet, Priest, and King shows theologians from around the world unified in their pursuit of the whole teaching of the Christian faith. Readers aiming to better understand Christ, to see how his threefold office helps us appreciate him whole, and to glean from many serving thoughtfully in his body today can read with great anticipation and profit.”

Michael Allen

“their thoughtful reflections on the person and work of Christ reflect viewpoints from around the world (Brazil, China, Egypt, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Taiwan). Sensitivity to those diverse local cultures, combined with common faithfulness to Scripture, makes for a compelling book. The authors articulate—but also fruitfully discuss among themselves—a range of important subjects, including standards of personal and communal purity, struggle between spiritual and terrestrial authorities, and relations between human and divine governments. “Theology in context” is the goal, and the goal is won.”

Mark Noll

“Prophet, Priest, and King, as well as the Theology Together series it introduces, brings us “global theology” at its best. The authors draw from the riches of the Western theological tradition and bring them into genuine conversation with majority world contexts and concerns. The result is a set of constructive essays that are neither slavish reiterations of Western theology nor faddish “contextual” theologies, but rather beautiful expressions of the catholicity of the church. I commend the authors and editors for offering an exemplary model of theology as dialogue.”

Uche Anizor

“roles of Christ as prophet, priest, and king with remarkable depth. What sets this volume apart is its commitment to amplifying diverse voices in a spirit of respect for one another’s work; each essay invites readers into a truly global conversation that germinates and grows in context. This is a must-read for theologians, pastors, and students seeking to understand Christ’s significance in a globalized world. The authors have delivered a scholarly yet accessible resource for our time.”

David Tarus

“Prophet, Priest, and King masterfully bridges deep theological insight with diverse global perspectives, enriching our understanding of Christ’s offices. This work celebrates the unity and diversity of the global church. A must-read for scholars and practitioners alike.”

Rev. Augustus Nicodemus Lopes

“This book is a profound, transformative, exploration of Christology showcasing the global, catholic faith through groundbreaking insights of Majority World scholars.”

Rt. Rev. Dr. Alfred Olwa

“Here are theologians from around the world confessing Christ from their own locations in ways that edify the whole church. This first volume of the Theology Together series epitomizes the marriage of contextuality and catholicity the global church so desperately needs, wonderfully fulfilling the promise of the series name.”

Kevin J. Vanhoozer

“Delightful intercultural theological conversations on a significant doctrine. Useful to all those who seek to relate biblical teachings to cultural insights.”

Dr. Mohan Chacko

“Coming from diverse contexts, theological backgrounds, and traditions, the contributors to this esteemed volume—the first of its kind, published by Theo Global—unanimously affirm the unique status of Christ as prophet, priest, and king. In the twenty-first century, where confusion abounds regarding the person and work of Jesus Christ both inside and outside the church, this book offers a much-needed clarity, shedding light on how we can better understand and relate to our Savior and Lord, as expressed by thoughtful global voices.”

Frew Tamrat

“Prophet, Priest, and King is an invitation to a treasury of global theological conversation. Each voice, speaking from its unique cultural context, presents a critically compelling, biblically faithful, spiritually refreshing perspective on the person and work of the Lord Jesus at the heart of “the faith once for all delivered to the saints.” I highly recommend it.”

Ivor Poobalan

“dialogue between the various authors. As a result, a most diverse and coherent global Christology is emerging based on the threefold office of Christ. A significant contribution to an important conversation!”

Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen

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