Exploring the New Testament in Asia
A Conversation with Samson Uytanlet
EV: What led you to write this book? What problem or issue(s) are you seeking to address?
SU: Exploring the New Testament in Asia (ENTA) is part of the Foundations in Asian Christian Theology (FACT) Series which aims to address some theological issues that confront Asians in our generation, which include persecution, power dynamics, concerns of the marginalized groups, purity, belief in the spirit world, among others. In this volume, the primary text that we use is the New Testament, from which we draw lessons to address the said issues.
EV: What kind of seminary/church classes should assign your book?
SU: New Testament Theology and Contextual Theology can benefit from this volume, even Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, Asian Christian Theology, Theological Interpretation, and Mission classes may also find this volume useful.
Samson L. Uytanlet
Samson L Uytanlet (PhD, London School of Theology) is the former Academic Dean. He teaches in campus, Downtown, and Online. He also teaches at AGST PhD Biblical Studies Program. He is the coordinator for BSOP’s One-on-One Mentorship and Mission Exposure Trips. He is married to alumna Dr. Juliet Uytanlet. They both serve as pastors at Gerizim Evangelical Church.
Bennet Lawrence
Bennet Lawrence (PhD, Asia School of Theology, Philippines) serves as the regional secretary of Asia Theology Association India. He is the author of a number of books, including Comparative Characterization in the Sermon on the Mount (Wipf & Stock, 2017) and Approaches to the New Testament (SAIACS Press, 2018).