Apocalyptic Eschatology in Matthew 25:31-46 Its Message for Nairobi's Vijiji Today
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2002-12-12
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Tangaza University College
Abstract
During my years in Southern Africa I have been amazed to see the diversity
of the social conditions in which people live. However, it was only in Kenya that I
have encountered human misery in a degree I could not imagine before. On top of
this. I have experienced a wide range the faiths/churches and communities to which
people seek refuge from their often hopeless existence The enrolment in the
"mushrooming" faith communities does not necessarily mean the improvement of
living conditions. but it gives something else in return, perhaps some sense of
belonging and above all hope for the better future.
My first visits in the Nairobi's vim, like Kibcra, were exciting and
challenging at the same time. Walking through the gorges, between the mud huts, little children as well as adults were surprised seeing inzungul visiting kyyl Some
attempts of understanding the life "on the other side" became real.
This presentation on the Gospel of Matthew is the fruit of my time spent in
kyyl, with some reflection on the Matthean community who listened to the same
Gospel message. Today it is important to discover that the times and people change
but the Gospel message is still relevant and God's Word remains dynamic.
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Apocalyptic, Eschatology, Matthew 25:31-46