Rev. (Prof.) Jonathan Edward Tetteh Kuwornu-Adjaottor

Associate Professor

Dept: Religious Studies
Department of Religious Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi-GHANA
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New Testament Interpretation, Mother Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics, Bible Translation Hermeneutics...~more

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Jonathan Edward Tetteh Kuwornu-Adjaottor (PhD) is an Associate Professor of New Testament and Mother Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics in the Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. He was a veteran Head, Department of Religious Studies, KNUST. His research focus is New Testament, Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Bible Translation Hermeneutics. In 2014, he received the Royal Bank-CASS Best Researcher Award in the College of Art and Social Sciences (CASS), KNUST and the William Shakespeare Research Award in Religious Studies in 2015 by the International Agency for Standards and Ratings, India.

Kuwornu-Adjaottor received the World Championship Award in Social Sciences 2018, and an Honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt) Award in 2020 for his contribution in Biblical Hermeneutics by the same institution. He has published over 60 journal articles, and a few book chapters. He has two books to his credit – Introduction to the New Testament for Students and Pastors, Accra: Noyam Publishers, 2020. Theology of the New Testament for Students and Pastors, Accra, Noyam Publishers. His recent journal publications include: (1) Translations and Interpretations of baptizontes (Mt 28:19-20) in Some Ghanaian Mother Tongue Translations of the Bible. HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 77(1) 2021:1-5. a6859. https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v77i1.6859. (2) A Critical Translation of Matthew 6:12 in the Dangme Bible. Journal for the Study of the New Testament in Southern Africa 54(1) 2020 :67-86. (3) Evaluation of Translation and Interpretation of the Dangme Bible. Journal of Mother Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology 2(5) 2020 :109-115. DOI:http:doi.org/10.38159/motbit.2020122. (4) A Critical Study of the Translation of Mark 1:12 in the Dangme Translation of the Bible. Oguaa Journal of Religion and Human Values 5(2) 2019 :97-109.

Kuwornu-Adjaottor is the Secretary-General of the Institute of Biblical Scholarship in Africa (IBSA) – West Africa. He is an Editor of NOESIS African Journal of Contemporary Trends in Religion and Society (NACTORS). He was the editor of the Humanities section of the Journal of Science and Technology (JUST); an Editorial Board Member of Eleutheria: African Journal of New Testament Studies and Consulting Editor of Sacrum Testamentum.  He is an Adjunct Research Fellow of the Centre for Cultural and African Studies (CeCASt), KNUST; and a Research Associate of the Department of New Testament and Related Literature, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria, South Africa. He is an External Examiner and Assessor of staff for promotion of some universities.

Kuwornu-Adjaottor’s research findings on the Dangme Bible are consulted by the Bible Society of Ghana (BSG) translation revision of the Dangme Bible (2019). His research findings have changed fa fri (lend us our sins) (Matt. 6:12) in the Asante-Twi 1964 translation to fa kyâ (let go our sins) in the 2012 and 2019 revised versions.

 Kuwornu-Adjaottor is a member of the Ghana Association of Biblical Exegetes (GABES), New Testament Society of Southern Africa (NTSSA), and a Fellow of the Directorate of Social Sciences (DSS). He is an Ordained Minister of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) and currently serves as an Associate Minister of the Christ Congregation of the PCG, KNUST-Kumasi, Ghana.

 

Publications

  1. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2021). Translations and Interpretations of baptizontes (Mt 28:19-20) in Some Ghanaian Mother Tongue Translations of the Bible. HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 77(1) 2021:1-5. a6859. https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v77i1.6859.
  2. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2020a). Evaluation of Translation and Interpretation of the Dangme Bible. Journal of Mother Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology 2(5):109-115. DOI:http:doi.org/10.38159/motbit.2020122.
  3. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2020b). A Critical Translation of Matthew 6:12 in the Dangme Bible. Journal for the Study of the New Testament in Southern Africa 54(1):67-86.
  1. Asamoah E.F, & Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J.E.T., (2020c). A Critical Study of the Designation of Chapter as Ti by Asante – Twi Bible Readers. E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences1(6): 220-227. DOI: https://doi.org/10.38159/ehass.2020103
  2. Yankyera, P,  Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J.E.T., Antwi, E. K. E., Frimpong, W.(2020d). A Historical-Critical and Morpho-Synthatic Interpretation of Luke 4:18-19” E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies – 5th Anniversary Special Edition6(6): 318-324. DOI: https://doi.org/10.38159/erats.2020097
  3. Yankyera P., Kuwornu-Adjaottor J. E. T., Antwi E. K. E. & Wiafe F. (2020e). The Church as a Spiritual and Social Being: A Holistic Approach to Ministry in the Contemporary Ghanaian Society. E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences 1(5): 194-200. DOI:http://doi.org/10.38159/ehass.2020098.
  4. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2019a). A Critical Study of the Translation of Mark 1:12 in the Dangme Translation of the Bible. Oguaa Journal of Religion and Human Values 5(2):97-109.
  5. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2019b). A Study of Charismata Hamatoon "Gifts of Healings" in I Corinthians 12:9: Implications for Present Day Christian Ministry. The American Journal of Biblical Theology 29(9): 1-15.
  6. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2019c). A Comparative Study of the Translation of anoeetoi (Lk 24:25) in the Greek New Testament and Dangme Bible. African Christianity In Local And Global Contexts: A Festschrift in Honour of Rev. Professor Isaac Deji Ayegboyin @ 70:232-243.
  7. Korsah L.A. & Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T.(2019d). The Akan Experience of God through the Eyes of Fante from Oguaa. Arts and Humanities Open Access Journal 3(6): 280-283.
  8. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T.,& Kodom, Samuel (2019e). A Study of ?χλους (Crowd) in Matthew 5:1: Implications for Asante-Twi Bible Readers. E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies5(2): 121-128. https://doi.org/10.32051/06241912
  9. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T., Addo,D.A. & Nartey M. (2019f). A Comparative Study of Metanoeite in Matthew 3:2 in Greek New Testament, Ga, Asante-Twi And Fante Translations. American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences 3(12): 42-48.
  10. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T., & Samuel Kodom. (2019g). A Comparative Study of Quotation Marks in the Gospel of Luke of the Greek New Testament and Asante-Twi Bible. E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies 5 (1):188-198. DOI: https://doi.org/10.32051/02211916
  11. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T., Yankson S. A., & Aidoo M. (2019h). The Translation of Παραβoλη [Parable] As abe in the Synoptic Gospels of the Ga New Testament of the Bible. Journal of Mother-tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology 1(1): 23-28.
  12. Kuwornu-Adjaottor J. E. T & Akaninga A. (2019i). The Translation of Iesous Kristos as Yezu Krista in the Kasem Mother-Tongue Translation of the New Testament. Journal of Mother-tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology 1(1): 14-22.
  13. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T., Appiah G, & Nartey M (2019j). Semantically Ambiguous: An Overview of Some Akan and Dangme Riddles. Journal of Arts and Humanities 8(10): 60-72.
  14. Fiorgbor, E. T., Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T., Nartey, M. D (2019k). The Exodus of a West African People: Dangme in Israel’ History. Journal of Mother-tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology 1(2): 25-43.
  15. Kuwornu-Adjaottor J. E.T., Nartey, M. D. (2019l). Following Jesus and Burying the Dead in Ghana: A study of Matthew 8:21-22 in the Dangme Translation of the Bible. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research 5(10): 81-85.
  16. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T., Yankyera P. & Yankson S. A. (2018a). Dynamic Equivalence and Mother-Tongue Translations of the Bible. E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies 4 (1): 242-250.
  17. Kuwornu-Adjaottor J. E. T., Yankyerah P., & Wiafe F (2018b). A Critical Study of John 2:1-11 and its Implication for African Biblical Exegetes. American Journal of Biblical Theology 19(22):1-23.
  18. Danso D. K., Nuworkpor A. A., Kuwornu-Adjaottor J. E. T., Aboagyewaa-Ntiri J (2018c). Challenges Facing the Marketing of Fashion Products in Ghana: Case Study of Fashion Businesses in Ho Municipality. European Journal of Social Sciences Studies 3(2):87-109.
  19. Wiafe F., Clottey H., & Kuwornu-Adjaottor J. E. T (2018e). The concept of Enemy in Ghanaian Christianity with Reference to Psalm 35:1-10: A Case Study of Some Selected Churches. International Journal of Innovative Social Sciences & Humanities Research 6(1): 48-55.
  20. Anku J., Danso D. K., & Kuwornu-Adjaottor J. E. T (2018f). Effects of Women’s Seductive Dressing on Men’s Behaviour and Indulgence: A Study in Selected Universities in Ghana. Advance in Social Science Research Journal 5(2): 213-229.
  21. Obeng S.L., Danso D.K., Omari J.A. & Kuwornu-Adjaottor J. E. T (2018g). Colour In Fashion: Effects on Personality. European Journal of Education Studies 4(6): 353-377.
  22. Fiorgbor E. T., Antwi E. K., & Kuwornu-Adjaottor J. E. T (2017). Theological Examination of Necromancy and its Parallel in Dangme Religio-cultural Setting. E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies1(1): 1-26.
  23. Kuwornu-Adjaottor J.E.T., (2016a). A reading of hudõrzõn [living water] and its relationship with pistuõ [believe] in John 4:1-15 through the lens of some Ghanaian mother-tongue translations of the New Testament and a practice in Ghanaian traditional shrines. The Journal of Humanities and Social Science. Photon 115, 268-277.
  24. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. &Yan Patrickkyera (2016b). The Meaning and Significance of tetelestai in John 19:30. American Journal of Academic Research 1 (1): 1-11.
  25. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T., Appiah G., and Nartey M. (2016c). The Philosophy Behind some Adinkra symbols and their communicative values in Akan. Philosophical Papers and Reviews 7(3): 22-33.
  26. Arthur, P & Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2016d). The New Testament Concepts of “Living Water” (John 4) and “Living Bread” (John 6) in Different Contexts: A Look at the Feeding Symbol in the Judeo-Christian, Western and Ghanaian Cultures. E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies 2(1): 1-38.
  27. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T., & Kyei S., (2016e). ‘Noisy or Joyfully Noisy?’: A study of Christian church services in Kumasi. American Journal of Arts and Humanities 1(1):25-36.
  28. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2016f). Bible Studies and Biblical Studies: An Interface. In Daniel Berchie, Daniel Kwame Bediako and Dziedzorm Reuben Asafo, eds., Bible, Cultural Identity and Mission, Cambridge: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, p. 386-406.
  29. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2015a). The Practice of Mother Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics in Ghana: A Case Study of bnyysr’l [Deut. 32:8] in Some Ghanaian Communities. Journal of Mother Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics 1(1): 134-157.
  30. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2015b). African Biblical Hermeneutics: A Methodology for Mother Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics. E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies 1(2): 1-24.
  31. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2014a). Reading Acts 17:22-23 Through the Lens of Graeco-Roman Religion and Ghanaian Mother Tongue Translations of the Bible. Sapientia Logos 6(2):1-50.
  32. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2014b). A Study of the Translation of arsenokoitai in 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 in some Ghanaian Mother-Tongue Bibles. Journal of African Biblical Studies, 5: 102-125.
  33. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2014c). The Translation of Kristos as Kristo in the Dangme Mother Tongue Translations of the New Testament Visited. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS), 5(8):203-208.
  34. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2014d). A Comparative Study of the Translation of pl…rousthe en pneumai[Ephesians 5:18] in some Ghanaian Mother Tongue Translations of the Bible. WAATI Papers8 (II) :86-99.
  35. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2014e). Greetings with a Holy Kiss: A study of 1 Thessalonians 5:26 in some Ghanaian Mother-tongue Translations of the Bible. European Scientific Journal 10 (10):530-538.
  36. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2013a). A Critical Study of the Translations of Logos in John 1: 1 and 14. Global Advanced Research Journal of Arts and Humanities 2(1): 1-6.
  37. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2013b). Contemporary Prophetism in Kumasi: A Socio-cultural and Theological Assessment: Herald Journal of Education and General Studies 2 (1):62-68.
  38. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2013c). God and the Suffering of His People. Journal of Science and Technology 33 (1): 114-120.
  39. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2013d) Interpreting the Pauline Salvation Imagery of Adoption in KroboReligio-Cultural Thought. Journal of Applied Thought 1 (1):71-88.
  40. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2013e). “You Believe in God” and “Believe in God”: A Critical Study of John 14:1. Proceedings of 1st Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference, University of Azores, Portugal, April 24 to 26, 2013: 162-169.
  41. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2013f). A Study of the Translation of anoixas to stoma auto [Matthew 5:2] in Some Ghanaian Mother-Tongue Translations of the Bible.International Journal of Innovative Social Sciences & Humanities Research 1(3):1-10.
  42. Blasu, E. Y. &Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2013g). Disciplined character: A re-emerging quality for graduate employability in Ghana. International Research Journal of Arts and Social Sciences 2 (3):58-63.
  43. Blasu, E. Y. & Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2013h). Challenges with Building Christian Academy in the 21st Century Africa: Dilemma of Promoting Discipline Character in Christian Tertiary Institutions in Ghana. Asian Journal of Education and e-Learning 1(3):149-154.
  44. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2012a). Leadership in the Christian Home: Interpreting kephal? [Ephesians 5:22-23] in Dangme Bible Reading Communities. WAATI Papers 6: 98-108.
  45. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2012b). Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics: A Current Trend in Biblical Studies in Ghana. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies 3 (4): 575-579.
  46. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2012c) The Law as Our Disciplinarian: A Critical Study of Galatians 3:24 in the Dangme Translations of the Bible. European Scientific Journal 8 (24): 54-63.
  47. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2012d). Doing Biblical Studies using the Mother-tongue Approach. Journal of Applied Thought 1(1):55-80.
  48. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2012e). Patronage and Usage of the Ghanaian Mother-Tongue Bibles in Kumasi.Prime Journal of Social Sciences 2 (7):121-129.
  49. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2012f). Spiritual Gifts, Spiritual Persons or Spiritually-Gifted Persons?: A Creative Translation of t?npneumatik?n in 1 Corinthians 12:1a. Neotestamentica: Journal for the Study of the New Testament in South Africa 46 (2): 260-273.
  50. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2012g). ‘Be subject to the governing authorities’: A Ghanaian Christian Understanding of Romans 13:1. Journal of Emerging Trends in Economics and Management Sciences 3 (5):565-571.
  51. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2012h). ‘Submitting to’ and ‘Subjecting to’ Authority: A Comparative Study of Romans 13:1 and 1Peter 2:13. Global Advance Journal of Social Science1(6): 101-105.
  52. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2011a). The Meaning of mias gunaikos andra (1Tim.3:2a) in in Ghanaian Christianity. Journal of African Biblical Studies 3: 43-61.
  53. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2011b). A Comparative Study of Mark 1:12 in Some Ghanaian Mother-Tongue Translations of the Bible. Journal of Arts and Culture 6 (1): 67-73.
  54. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2011c). Spirituality and the Changing Face of Evangelicalism in Ghana.Ogbomosho Journal of Theology XVI (1): 109-126.
  55. Anum, E. N. & Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2011d). New Testament Concepts of Forgiveness in the Gospels in the Context of Dangme Translation and Usage. American Journal of Biblical Theology 12 (25): 1-19.
  56. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2010a). Are Sins Forgiven or Loaned? Translations and interpretations of Matthew 6:12 by Some Dangme Scholars. ORITA: Ibadan Journal of Religious Studies, University of Ibadan Publication. XLII (2): 67-81.
  57. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2010b). A Comparative Study of Matthew 6:12 and its Parallel in Some Ghanaian Mother-Tongue Translations of the Bible. International Conference on Research and Development 3(4): 62-66.

Books

  1. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2020a). A Background to the New Testament for College Students and Pastors. Accra: Noyam Publishers. ISBN 978-9988-53-626-8. pp. 131.DOI: https://doi.org/10.38159/npub.eb20503
  1. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2020b). New Testament Theology for College Students and Pastors. Accra: Noyam Publishers. ISBN 978-9988-53-387-8. pp.70.DOI: http://doi.org/10.32051/noyam.2020.031
  1. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T. (2016). Before You Confirm Your Faith. Kumasi: NUPS-G KNUST. pp. 56 (Non-academic).

  Book Reviews

  1. A Study of Pastoral Care of the Elderly in Africa: An Interdisciplinary Approach with a Focus on Ghana by Samuel Ayete-Nyampong. Britain, UK/Bloomington, IN:Author House, 2014, 279 pages. ISBN: 978-1-4969-8909-3 (sc); ISBN: 978-1-4969-8910-9 (e). Reviewed by: Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T, E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies 1(1), 2015: 140-143.
  2. The Church, Culture and Spirit Adventism in Africa by Kwabena Donkor, editor. Silver Spring, MD 20904: Bible Research Institute, 2011, 239 pages; ISBN 978-0-925675-20-0. Reviewed by: Kuwornu-Adjaottor, J. E. T, E-Journal of Religious and Theological Studies 2(1), 2016: 297-299.

 

 

 

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