What is Man? African Traditional Religions, Christianity, & Hebrews 2 | Abeneazer Urga | Theo Global

Dr. Abeneazer Urga (Ethiopia) examines the conception of humanity in African Traditional Religions (ATRs), contrasting their anthropocentric worldview with the biblical, theocentric emphasis found in Hebrews 2. Through critical engagement with African anthropology, Western philosophy, and Christian theology, Abeneazer highlights both the strengths and shortcomings of ATRs—particularly their focus on community, Ubuntu, and the nature of humanity as both physical and spiritual. This presentation is from Theo Global East Africa. PROPHET, PRIEST, AND KING - https://solamedia.org/theologytogether/ Get your copy of the first release of Theology Together, a five-volume theology series created in partnership with Zondervan featuring leading theologians from across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Abeneazer G. Urga (PhD, Columbia International University) lectures in biblical studies at Evangelical Theological College in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and is an adjunct professor at Columbia International University and Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology. His most recent book is Intercession of Jesus in Hebrews (Mohr Siebeck, 2023). 00:00 Defining Humanity: Philosophy & Ideology 06:40 "Anthropocentrism in African Religions" 09:11 "Man as Physical and Spiritual" 13:15 "Humanity in African Perspective" 17:03 "Ubuntu, Sin, and Community Ethics" 22:24 "God's Majesty in Psalm 8" 25:57 "Humanity's Mortality and Frailty" 28:27 "Divine Reconciliation and Human Worth" 31:06 "Christ's Humiliation and Exaltation" 35:39 Sin: Divine Relationship Central Focus 38:39 "God-Centered Corrective to ATR" THEO GLOBAL  Theo Global annual symposiums gather brothers and sisters who teach theology in more than 70 seminaries and Bible colleges around the world. Our annual events include South Asia, East Africa, and the Middle East. We are working to expand to Southeast Asia and Latin America in the near future. https://solamedia.org/theoglobal/ FOLLOW US Newsletter: https://solamedia.org/subscribe/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/solamediaorg/ X/Twitter https://x.com/solamediaorg  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/solamediaorg/ WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. https://solamedia.org/