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MASVOTORE, Peter  e  DUBE, Charity. Joshua Maponga's Concept of 'Blackness' in Theological Discourse: An Examination. Scriptura [online]. 2025, vol.124, n.1, pp.1-14. ISSN 2305-445X.  https://doi.org/10.7833/124-1-2284.

The article examines Joshua Maponga's concept of "blackness " in theological discourse. Maponga's work has been instrumental in shaping the field of Black Theology in South Africa, and his concept of "blackness" is central to his theological discourse. Through a qualitative research methodology, combining critical discourse analysis and theological hermeneutics of Maponga's writings and interviews on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, this article explores the complexities and nuances of his concept of "blackness" and its implications for theological discourse. The analysis is informed by critical theory of intersectionality that embraces aspects of race, identity, and power, as well as theological concepts and frameworks. The article concludes by arguing that Maponga's concept of "blackness" is multifaceted and context-dependent, and that it challenges dominant Western theological paradigms. CONTRIBUTION: Through exploring the intricacies and shades of Maponga's concept of "blackness," the article validates the position of contextualising theological discourse within specific cultural, social, and historical settings to advance the field of Black Theology in South Africa

Palavras-chave : Blackness; Discourse; Examination; Joshua Maponga; Theological.

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