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This book constructively explores key questions and new possibilities in the field of missiology in light of world Christianity. The contributors address a range of important missiological topics, including globalization, interfaith dialogue, integral mission, intercultural hermeneutics, and church practices.
List of contents
1. Darrell L. Guder: A Life of Continuing Conversion
David W. Congdon and John G. Flett
2. Catholicity: A Missional Mark of the Church
Stephen Bevans, SVD
3. The Sending of the Whole Christian Church: Reflections after Karl Barth
Eberhard Busch
4. European Christianity Put to the Test: Observations Concerning the Use of the Term "Christendom" in the Study of World Christianity
Christine Lienemann-Perrin
5. From Praxis to Reflection: The Development of Integral Mission in Latin America
Samuel Escobar
6. Gospel and Culture Conversations about Biblical Interpretation
James Brownson
7. Demythologizing as an Intercultural Hermeneutic
David W. Congdon
8. For the Fitness of Their Witness: Missional Christian Practices
Benjamin T. Conner
9. Missional Ecclesiology: Proposing Some Friendly Kuyperian Amendments
Richard J. Mouw
10. Church Spawning: Reimagining New Church Development
George R. Hunsberger
11. Revisiting Newbigin's Ambivalence toward Interreligious Dialogues: How Can We Re-engage in Interreligious Dialogues in Asia?
Seong Sik Heo
12. Converting Mission: Interfaith Engagement as Christian Witness
Deanna Ferree Womack
13. Christian Mission and Globalization: Current Trends and Future Challenges
Henning Wrogemann
14. Can These Dry Bones Live Again? The Priority of Renewal
Wilbert R. Shenk
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Edited by John G. Flett and David W. Congdon - Contributions by Stephen Bevans; James Brownson; Eberhard Busch; David W. Congdon; Benjamin T. Conner; Samuel Escobar; John G. Flett; Seong Sik Heo; George R. Hunsberger; Christine Lienemann-Perrin; Richard J
Summary
This book constructively explores key questions and new possibilities in the field of missiology in light of world Christianity. The contributors address a range of important missiological topics, including globalization, interfaith dialogue, integral mission, intercultural hermeneutics, and church practices.
