The Big Boat which cannot be sunk
Kathryn at Good in Parts posted this snippet from Jesus of the Deep Forest, which I’ve not read but I would dearly love to. It describes a Jesus from a deeply African point of view. This snippet shows us powerfully how Christ can be apprehended by a different culture without being in any way diminished or corrupted.
All powerful Jesus who engages in marvellous deeds, he is the one called Hero Okatakyi. Of all earthly dominions he is master; the Python not overcome with mere sticks, the Big Boat which cannot be sunk.
Jesus, Saviour of the poor, who brightens up our faces! Damfo-Adu: the clever one. We rely on you as the tongue relies on the mouth.
The great Rock we hide behind: the great forest canopy that gives cool shade: the Big Tree that lifts its vines to peep at the heavens, the magnificent Tree whose dripping leaves encourage luxurient growth
pax et bonum
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