'Châtellier's potent book fills a glaring gap in our understanding of Christian mission … this book will perform long service as a mine for students and researchers alike.' Journal of Ecclesiastical History

• Introduction; List of Abbreviations; List of Maps; Part I. The Extent of the Missions in Europe: 1. From the Middle Ages to modern times; 2. The spirit of the Council; 3. From the missionary impulse to the impossible mission; 4. Apotheosis; Part II. The World Disillusioned: 5. God; 6. The cross; 7. Bread; 8. From pardon to salvation; 9. Satan; Part III. Towards a New Religion: 10. Changing the village; 11. The missions challenged; 12. From the religion of the poor to the religion of modern times; Conclusion; Notes; Index.

'Châtellier's potent book fills a glaring gap in our understanding of Christian mission … this book will perform long service as a mine for students and researchers alike.' Journal of Ecclesiastical History

• Introduction; List of Abbreviations; List of Maps; Part I. The Extent of the Missions in Europe: 1. From the Middle Ages to modern times; 2. The spirit of the Council; 3. From the missionary impulse to the impossible mission; 4. Apotheosis; Part II. The World Disillusioned: 5. God; 6. The cross; 7. Bread; 8. From pardon to salvation; 9. Satan; Part III. Towards a New Religion: 10. Changing the village; 11. The missions challenged; 12. From the religion of the poor to the religion of modern times; Conclusion; Notes; Index.