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The Atlas of Global Christianity is a thorough visual reference of the changing status of global Christianity over the 100 years since the epoch-making 'Edinburgh 1910' World Missionary Conference. It is the first scholarly atlas to depict the twentieth-century shift of Christianity to the Global South. It is also the first to map Christian affiliation at the provincial level. The atlas is divided into five major parts: Part I covers the whole world with thematic maps on world issues and world religions comparing the global context of 1910 and 2010. It also contains maps on religious freedom and religious diversity. Part II focuses in on the Christian context with thematic maps on major Christian traditions including Anglicans, Independents, Marginals, Orthodox, Protestants and Roman Catholics as well as Evangelicals and Pentecostals. Part III depicts Christianity by the 21 United Nations regions (Eastern Africa, Western Africa, Southern Africa, etc). Each region is described in four pages including an historical essay, maps, graphs, tables and charts.In addition, an essay and maps are included for each of the six United Nations continental areas (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Northern America, and Oceania). Part IV views the world through languages, peoples and cities, a new area of scholarly analysis of Christianity and its resources. Part V focuses on Christian mission by analysing data on missionaries, finance, Bible translation, media broadcasting, and other forms of evangelisation. In the back sleeve, a CD with an interactive presentation assistant is included. It contains presentation-ready maps, charts, graphs and tables for classroom use.Key Features * First scholarly atlas to document the shift of Christianity to the Global South * Contextual maps of world issues and major religious traditions * Global coverage of religious freedom and religious diversity * First atlas to map Christian affiliation at the provincial level * Ecumenical and global coverage, including all Christian traditions in every country * Full-colour maps of Christian affiliation in every United Nations region in the world * Historical essays on Christianity 1910-2010 by scholars from each region of the world * Interactive presentation assistant on CD of all maps and graphics for classroom use

This volume explores current understandings of the global meaning of faith and suffering in the context of COVID-19 and interrogates responses to the pandemic that have emerged from World Christianity. It includes chapters by a range of international contributors approached from a variety of angles within the Global Christian theology. They provide reflections and analyses focused on the question of God, human suffering, structural injustice, the role of the church and Christian praxis in the milieu of COVID-19, where misery and dying are daily routine. This book will be of interest to scholars of Missiology, World Christianity, biblical/public/contextual theology and various contemporary Christian studies.

This volume explores current understandings of the global meaning of faith and suffering in the context of COVID-19 and interrogates responses to the pandemic that have emerged from World Christianity. It includes chapters by a range of international contributors approached from a variety of angles within the Global Christian theology. They provide reflections and analyses focused on the question of God, human suffering, structural injustice, the role of the church and Christian praxis in the milieu of COVID-19, where misery and dying are daily routine. This book will be of interest to scholars of Missiology, World Christianity, biblical/public/contextual theology and various contemporary Christian studies.

Combines empirical data and original analysis to offer a uniquely detailed account of Christianity in North AmericaProfiles of Christianity in every country in North America, coupled with attractive presentations of statistical and demographic informationAnalyses of leading features and current trends in regard to Christianity in North America, written by local scholars with expertise in their fieldEssays examining each of the major Christian traditions as they are finding expression in North AmericaEssays assessing the direction of Christian faith in North America in relation to such key themes as faith and culture, worship and spirituality, theology, social and political engagement, mission and evangelism, religious freedom, gender, inter-faith relations, immigration and xenophobia, Christian nationalism, ecology, and media Building on the success of EUP's highly acclaimed Atlas of Global Christianity, this volume is the seventh in a series of reference works that takes the analysis of worldwide Christianity to a deeper level of detail. It focuses on Christianity in North America, covering every country and offering both reliable demographic information and original interpretative essays by locally based scholars and practitioners. It maps patterns of growth and decline, assesses major traditions and movements, analyzes key themes, and examines current trends. As a comprehensive account of the presence of Christianity in every part of North America, this volume will become a standard work of reference in its field.

The first intellectual biography of Alexander Hetherwick, a key figure in Scotland-Malawi relationsMakes extensive use of rarely consulted primary sources, both in Malawi and in Scotland, with particular attention to Hetherwick's prolific correspondenceIncludes a fresh account of the dynamics at play in the creation of Malawi as a nation, with special attention to the role played by Scottish missionaries, Hetherwick in particularPresents a critical examination of the way in which Blantyre Mission both absorbed and resisted the prevailing racism and colonialism of the early 20th centuryPresents an appraisal of Blantyre Mission's distinctive philosophy and policy; and of how, under Hetherwick's leadership, it navigated the social, cultural and political challenges of the early 20th centuryMission, race and colonialism were three forces shaping Malawi's history during the early years of the twentieth century. These three found a concentrated meeting point in the life of Scottish missionary Alexander Hetherwick, who led Blantyre Mission from 1898 to 1928. This book presents a fresh assessment of this towering figure in Malawi's history, contesting the scholarly consensus that Hetherwick betrayed the early ideals of Blantyre Mission by compromising too much with the colonial system that was in force during his leadership. The book assesses the pervasive influence of colonialism, from which Hetherwick was not exempt, and traces the ways in which he resisted such influence through his relentless commitment to the interests of the African community and the inspiration he found in the emergence of the African church.

Mission, race and colonialism were three forces shaping Malawi's history during the early years of the twentieth century. These three found a concentrated meeting point in the life of Scottish missionary Alexander Hetherwick, who led Blantyre Mission from 1898 to 1928. This book presents a fresh assessment of this towering figure in Malawi's history, contesting the scholarly consensus that Hetherwick betrayed the early ideals of Blantyre Mission by compromising too much with the colonial system that was in force during his leadership. The book assesses the pervasive influence of colonialism, from which Hetherwick was not exempt, and traces the ways in which he resisted such influence through his relentless commitment to the interests of the African community and the inspiration he found in the emergence of the African church.

Although the origins of Christianity lie in the Near East, Europe and Christianity have an exceptional relationship, since most Europeans perceive Christianity as a Western more precisely, as a European religion. The region has seen rapid social change in the 21st century, set off by factors including energy crisis and environmental awareness, poverty and exclusion, falling birthrates and increased migration, changing attitudes to sexuality, gender and family life, and challenges to Europe's idea of itself and place in the global order. Amidst all this flux, this volume focuses on one particular issue: the rapidly changing profile of the Christian faith that has shaped the life of the European continent for a millennium and more.At a time when patterns of Christian life and worship appear to be dying out, yet traces of new life are also appearing, this volume maps out the current reality of Christianity in Western and Northern Europe with all its questions and uncertainties.

Building on the success of Todd M. Johnson and Kenneth R. Ross's highly acclaimed Atlas of Global Christianity, this volume is the tenth in a series of reference works that takes the analysis of worldwide Christianity to a deeper level of detail.This volume focuses on Global Christianity, offering reliable demographic information, thematic maps, innovative graphs and original interpretative essays by indigenous scholars and practitioners. It maps patterns of growth and decline, assesses major traditions and movements, analyses key themes and examines current trends. As a comprehensive account of the presence of Christianity in every part of the world, this volume will become a standard work of reference in its field.

This comprehensive reference volume covers every country in Sub-Saharan Africa, offering reliable demographic information and original interpretative essays by indigenous scholars and practitioners. It maps patterns of growth and decline, assesses major traditions and movements, analyses key themes and examines current trends.

Combines empirical data and original analysis in a uniquely detailed account of Christianity in North Africa and West AsiaThis comprehensive reference volume covers every country in North Africa and West Asia, offering reliable demographic information and original interpretative essays by indigenous scholars and practitioners. It maps patterns of growth and decline, assesses major traditions and movements, analyses key themes and examines current trends.Key FeaturesProfiles of Christianity in every country in North Africa and West Asia including clearly presented statistical and demographic informationAnalyses of leading features and current trends written by indigenous scholarsEssays examining each of the major Christian traditions (Anglicans, Independents, Orthodox, Protestants, Roman Catholics, Evangelicals, Pentecostals/Charismatics)Essays explore key themes such as faith and culture, worship and spirituality, theology, social and political engagement, mission and evangelism, religious freedom, gender, inter-faith relations, monastic movements and spirituality, displaced populations and ecclesiologyContributorsEd Alden, Independent Scholar Sara Afshari, University of Edinburgh Najib George Awad, Hartford SeminaryKatia Boissevain, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)Charles Chartouni, Lebanese University and St Joseph University John Eibner, Christian Solidarity International (CSI)Kristian Girling, Boston College's School of Theology and MinistryAkram Habib, Independent ScholarGabriel Hachem, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK)Hrayr Jebejian, General Secretary of the Bible Society in the GulfTodd M. Johnson, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Paolo Maggiolini, Catholic University of MilanDuane Miller, Saint Mary's University in San AntonioElizabeth Monier, University of CambridgeRima Nasrallah, Near East School of Theology, BeirutDavid Neuhaus SJ, Latin Patriarchal VicarEric N. Newberg, Oral Roberts University in TulsaEwelina Ochab, ADF InternationalAnthony O'Mahony, Heythrop College at the University of LondonAnna Poujeau, National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) in FranceMitri Raheb, Dar al-Kalima University College of Arts and Culture in BethlehemDonna M. Rizk, King's College LondonBernard Sabella, al-Quds University George F. Sabra, Near East School of Theology in BeirutYazid Said, Liverpool Hope UniversitySilvia Serrano, Universite d'Auvergne Heather J. Sharkey, University of PennsylvaniaRazek Siriani, lay deacon in the Syriac Orthodox Church of AntiochGeorges Tamer, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-NurembergMariz Tadros, University of SussexSamuel Tadros, Hoover Institution and Johns Hopkins UniversityHratch Tchilingirian, University of OxfordHerman G.B. Teule, Radboud University Nijmegen and University of LouvainIyad Twal, Bethlehem UniversityWafik Wahba, Tyndale University and Seminary in TorontoJack Wald, pastor of Rabat International Church Anastasia Yiangou, Independent ScholarGina A. Zurlo, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

This comprehensive reference volume covers every country in South and Central Asia, offering reliable demographic information and original interpretative essays by indigenous scholars and practitioners. It maps patterns of growth and decline, assesses major traditions and movements, analyses key themes and examines current trends.

Taking the analysis of worldwide Christianity to a deeper level of detail, this volume focuses on Christianity in East and Southeast Asia, covering every country and offering both reliable demographic information and original interpretative essays by indigenous scholars and practitioners. It maps patterns of growth and decline, assesses major traditions and movements, analyses key themes, and examines current trends. As a comprehensive account of the presence of Christianity in every country in East and Southeast Asia, this volume is set to become a standard work of reference in its field.

Series Editors: Kenneth R. Ross and Todd M. JohnsonThis series of reference volumes comprehensively maps worldwide Christianity, describing it in its entirety. It covers every continent and offers country-specific studies as well as examining regional and continental trends. Through a combination of maps, tables, charts and graphs a full demographic analysis is provided, while original essays explore key topics and trends.'This significant volume is a definitive contribution to Oceanic Christian self-understanding. It is impressive in both its scope and its fine-grained attention to the nuances and diversities of Pacific belief and practice. Sensitively framed critical insider analysis provides a local voice, rendering it an accessible and valuable regional and global resource.'Associate Professor Hugh Morrison, University of Otago, New ZealandCombines empirical data and original analysis in a uniquely detailed account of Christianity in OceaniaThis comprehensive reference volume covers every country in Oceania, offering reliable demographic information and original interpretative essays by Indigenous scholars and practitioners. It maps patterns of growth and decline, assesses major traditions and movements, analyses key themes and examines current trends.

The World Missionary Conference, held at Edinburgh in 1910, ranks among the most influential and widely remembered events in Christian history. Though the outcomes of the Conference have differed in many ways from the expectations of its participants, after a century its momentous significance is clearer than ever. While the missionary movement went into decline, from its work emerged a world church, with deep roots and vigorous expression on every continent. As the centenary of the Conference approaches, the time is ripe to examine its meaning in light of the past century and the questions facing Christian witness today. This book is the first to systematically examine the eight Commissions which reported to Edinburgh 1910 and gave the conference much of its substance and enduring value. It will deepen and extend the reflection being stimulated by the upcoming centenary and will kindle the missionary imagination for 2010 and beyond.

This book argues for the primacy of spirituality in the practice of mission. Since God is the primary agent of mission and God works through the power of the Holy Spirit, it is through openness to the Spirit that mission finds its true character and has its authentic impact. This is demonstrated today particularly by movements of Christian faith in the global south which carry the good news to the heart of communities in every part of the world. Originating in the Edinburgh 2010 mission study project, the essays assembled in this volume show that today there is a renewal of the missionary impetus of the churches which is marked by its spiritual character. Here fresh motivation for mission is being found, moving people of faith to share the good news of Jesus Christ both within their own communities and by crossing frontiers to take the message to new contexts.

This book has been prepared with acute awareness of how challenging it can be to comprehend the meaning of mission and to find direction for our own engagement in it – as individuals, churches, agencies or institutions. A key resource now available to help meet this challenge is Together Towards Life, the new mission affirmation of the World Council of Churches. This volume not only offers a wide-ranging analysis of TTL but explores the century of ecumenical missiology which underpins and informs this ground-breaking text. Every change in the global landscape has required new approaches to the practice of mission and new conceptions of its meaning. Tracing the changing landscape across the past 100 years will equip readers to develop the fresh thinking about mission that will be required today and tomorrow. This book is expected to be especially valuable in missional formation and leadership development.

"Studies on the history of the Blantyre Mission in Malawi often suggest that 1881 marked a turning point in the mission''s tradition, following a crisis triggered by a series of scandals that resulted in the dismissal of its top leadership. Kenneth Ross challenges this interpretation, arguing that while a crisis did occur, it did not significantly disrupt the mission''s work. Ross maintains that there was a strong element of continuity between the earlier and later phases of the mission, largely sustained by African missionaries trained for the work, a core group of dedicated missionary personnel, and female staff who played a vital role in maintaining the Mission''s stability. Through a thorough and detailed examination of archival records, Ross''s work offers a fresh and deeper understanding of the Blantyre Mission and its enduring influence - insights that previous accounts have not fully captured." Gift Wasambo Kayira, Head of the Department of History, Archaelogy and Heritage Studies, University of Malawi."In this book Kenneth Ross enables readers to step into the footsteps of our ancestors and to closely experience the travails they endured. From this treasure trove we can discover where we are coming from, where we are, and where we want to be tomorrow. As Blantyre Synod marks its 150th anniversary in 2026, I commend this volume to all Presbyterians and to all who cherish our Malawian history". Anderson Lovemore Jester Juma Chulu, General Secretary, CCAP Blantyre Synod.