Jesus, The Supreme Theologian

The book Jesus, the Supreme Theologian by Dr. Zevrijn Boy Kanu presents a profound reflection on Jesus Christ not only as an object of faith, but also as the main subject in theology. The author affirms that Jesus was not just a religious figure or moral teacher, but a Supreme Theologian who revealed God's truth in full through his life, teachings, works, and the mystery of His incarnation and redemption.
In the first part, the author outlines the conceptual basis of who deserves to be called a theologian, as well as distinguishing between the limitations of human theologians and the uniqueness of Jesus as a Divine Theologian. The second part emphasizes the biblical foundation, highlighting Jesus' hermeneutics in interpreting Scripture, His teaching about God as the Father, and His proclamation of the Kingdom of God as a present and eschatological reality.
The third part presents Jesus as a theological example through dialogue, parables, and His redemptive work on the cross. Here, Jesus is portrayed as one who integrates rhetorical wisdom, narrative teaching, and saving actions as expressions of living theology. Furthermore, the fourth section elaborates on contemporary relevance, affirming that theology like Jesus means uniting faith, character, and practice, with a Christcentric orientation for the life of the church today.
Through a systematic and Scripture-based approach, this book invites readers to view Christ as the source, exemplary, and purpose of all theological reflection. The author closes with a call for the church and theologians to always place Christ at the center of faith and doctrine, so that theology does not lose its direction, but becomes a light that guides the people in bringing love, justice, and hope in the world.