Introducing World Missions – A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Survey

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

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Beskrivning

This bestselling textbook by leading missionary scholars offers an engaging introduction to the work of missions in the contemporary world. It provides a broad overview of the biblical, theological, and historical foundations for missions. It also considers personal and practical issues involved in becoming a missionary, the process of getting to the mission field, and contemporary challenges a mission worker must face. Sidebars, charts, maps, and numerous case studies are included. This new edition has been updated and revised throughout and features a full-color interior. Additional resources for professors and students are available online through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2020-08-01
Mått:179 x 242 x 20 mm
Vikt:854 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:336
Upplaga:20002
Förlag:Baker Publishing Group
ISBN:9781540963628

Utforska kategorier

Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion
Kristendom inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

A. Scott Moreau (DMiss, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of intercultural studies at Wheaton College Graduate School in Wheaton, Illinois. Gary R. Corwin (MA, Northwestern University), a missiologist serving with SIM International, lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. Gary B. McGee (1945-2008) received his PhD from St. Louis University and taught at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.

Innehållsförteckning

Contents1. Missions in the Modern WorldPart 1: Encountering Mission in the Scriptures2. Encountering Mission in the Old Testament3. Encountering Mission in the Gospels4. Encountering Mission in the New Testament Church5. Encountering Mission TheologyPart 2: Encountering Missions in History6. Expansion in the Premodern Era, AD 30-15007. Expansion in the Era of Discovery and Colonialism, AD 1500-19008. Expansion to and from Every Continent, AD 1900-2000Part 3: Encountering Missions as a Candidate9. First Steps: Have You Been Called?10. Missionary Preparation11. Charting a Path from Here to TherePart 4: Encountering Missions as a Sent One and as a Sender12. Personal and Family Issues13. Strategic and Ministry Issues14. Relating to People of Other Cultures15. Relating to Churches and Other ShareholdersPart 5: Missions Encountering the Contemporary World16. Communicating with People of Other Cultures17. Mission Trends and Paradigm Shifts18. Encountering the Religions of the World19. Mission and the FutureReference ListIndexes