Classic texts in mission and world Christianity
By: edited, with introductions by Norman E. Thomas.
Contributors: Thomas, Norman E.
Series: American Society of Missiology series ;; no. 20
Publisher: Orbis Books
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Maryknoll, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 346
Subjects: Missions.; Missions and Christian union.
Other titles: Classic texts in mission & world Christianity
Description: Classic Texts in Mission & World Christianity, a unique sourcebook on the history and mission of the church. Nearly two hundred selections covering the two millennia of the Christian era are represented, including both classic and contemporary voices of persons in mission - women and men, from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe - and key texts for understanding the mission of Christ, the vocation of the church, and the nature of Christianity. Following the outline of David Bosch's monumental Transforming Mission, Classic Texts offers its readers the full texts cited throughout that best-seller, as well as dozens of additional primary sources from every era and every part of the world. From the seventh century abbess Bertilla of Chelles (who directed both women and men missionaries in England) to the Nestorian Monument detailing struggles with issues of contextualization in 8th century China, to David Livingstone's oft-cited espousal of civilization, commerce, and Christianity (seldom quoted in its entirety), Classic Texts provides a depth and breadth of resources unparalleled elsewhere.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.