Encountering the History of Missions: From the Early Church to Today (Encountering Mission)
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (729 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0801026962 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This carefully crafted book excavates the rich legacy of those who have contributed to the expansion of a local renewal movement within Israel into a global worshiping community. Somehow, I think the authors would be pleased."--Chuck Lawless, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary . The focus is mission, loving our neighbors in word and deed. Whether Catholic, Protestant, or Orthodox, whether Gothic or Chinese or European, the narratives are straightforward and easy to understand. From the Back CoverAn Accessible Survey of Missions History"Mark Terry
Two leading missionary scholars and experienced professors help readers understand how missions began, how missions developed, and where missions is going. This new addition to a highly acclaimed series portrays the sweep of missions history, revealing how God has fulfilled his promise to bless all the nations. The authors cover all of missions history and provide practical application of history's lessons. Maps, tables, box inserts, sidebars, and discussion questions add to the book's usefulness in the classroom.
John Mark Terry (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of missions at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, Tennessee.Robert L. . Gallagher (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is department chair and associate professor of intercultural studies at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, where he also directs the MA in intercultural studies program