Anyone who has an interest in missions will enjoy it. The Missionary Movement in Christian History by Andrew F. Walls. This is one of the best books that has been published recently in the field of mission studies. However, the scope of The Missionary Movement in Christian History is not limited to missions. It also touches on Christian history, biblical studies, theology and the future of Christianity.
Walls is one of the best missiologists at the moment.
A Scot, he spent several years as a missionary in Africa. That experience gave him a new perspective on the future of Christianity. Two chapters of this book provide crisp, concise summaries of Christian history from the perspective of cultural change. And his chapter about the American missionary experience is an eye opener. Readers will also enjoy Walls' command of the English language.