Encountering the History of Missions (Encountering Mission): From the Early Church to Today
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (596 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01N7RWRAC |
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| Number of Pages | : | 354 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
John Mark Terry (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of missions at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, Tennessee.Robert L. . Gallagher (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is department chair and associate professor of intercultural studies at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, where he also directs the MA in intercultura
I can enthusiastically recommend this book to professors, students, pastors, missionaries, and missions administrators. While some names will sound familiar, this book connects them in context, providing a momentum so that one story flows into the next until it is hard to put the book down. Somehow, I think the authors would be pleased."--Chuck Lawless, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary . This carefully crafted book excavates the rich legacy of those who have contributed to the expansion of a local renewal movement within Israel into a global worshiping community. The focus is mission, loving our neighbors in word and deed. All will benefit from its scope and insights."--Ed S
Two leading missionary scholars and experienced professors help readers understand how missions began, how missions developed, and where missions is going. This new addition to a highly acclaimed series portrays the sweep of missions history, revealing how God has fulfilled his promise to bless all the nations. The authors cover all of missions history and provide practical application of history's lessons. Maps, tables, box inserts, sidebars, and discussion questions add to the book's usefulness in the classroom.