Path

Success

Path Created with Sketch.

Warning

Path

Error

FREE SHIPPING Every Day With Purchases Of $60 Or More Of Eligible Items. Online Orders Only.
Cokesbury

To All Nations From All Nations

A History of the Christian Missionary Movement
A History of the Christian Missionary Movement
A History of the Christian Missionary Movement
$45.79
($67.99)
$39.79
($58.99)
$39.79
($58.99)
Product Description
Sharing the Good News might be understood as the prime directive of the Church from its earliest times, but the Church soon discovered unforeseen obstacles and its own set of temptations, including its lust for power and domination. Although the gospel might be joyfully offered, it was not always received in the same spirit. And the Church was not always gracious with dissent and criticism. Even so, it continues to reach out to the least, the last, and the lost—attempting to bring them into the family of God.

But for mission to be effective today, it must take advantage of indigenous resources and recognize its limitations as well as its gifts. This book broadly introduces prominent missionary practices and major historical figures using three perspectives. First, it takes into account the missionary activity proceeding from the margins rather than only discussing the center of theological and ecclesial activity. Second, it narrates the cross-cultural, cross-confessional, and cross-religious dynamics that characterize Christian missionary activity. And third, it emphasizes that much missionary activity is generated by national rather than international missionaries. The text concludes with a chapter on the postmodern and postcolonial world.
Sharing the Good News might be understood as the prime directive of the Church from its earliest times, but the Church soon discovered unforeseen obstacles and its own set of temptations, including its lust for power and domination. Although the gospel might be joyfully offered, it was not always received in the same spirit. And the Church was not always gracious with dissent and criticism. Even so, it continues to reach out to the least, the last, and the lost—attempting to bring them into the family of God.

But for mission to be effective today, it must take advantage of indigenous resources and recognize its limitations as well as its gifts. This book broadly introduces prominent missionary practices and major historical figures using three perspectives. First, it takes into account the missionary activity proceeding from the margins rather than only discussing the center of theological and ecclesial activity. Second, it narrates the cross-cultural, cross-confessional, and cross-religious dynamics that characterize Christian missionary activity. And third, it emphasizes that much missionary activity is generated by national rather than international missionaries. The text concludes with a chapter on the postmodern and postcolonial world.
Sharing the Good News might be understood as the prime directive of the Church from its earliest times, but the Church soon discovered unforeseen obstacles and its own set of temptations, including its lust for power and domination. Although the gospel might be joyfully offered, it was not always received in the same spirit. And the Church was not always gracious with dissent and criticism. Even so, the Church continues to reach out to the least, the last, and the lost—attempting to bring them into the family of God. But for mission to be effective today, it must take advantage of indigenous resources and recognize its limitations as well as its gifts. This book broadly introduces prominent missionary practices and major historical figures using three perspectives. First, it takes into account the missionary activity proceeding from the margins rather than only discussing the center of theological and ecclesial activity. Second, it narrates the cross-cultural, cross-confessional, and cross-religious dynamics that characterize Christian missionary activity. And third, it emphasizes that much missionary activity is generated by national rather than international missionaries. The text concludes with a chapter on the postmodern and postcolonial world.
  •   Hardcover ($45.79)
  •   Paperback ($39.79)
  •   eBook ($39.79)
free shipping iconEligible For Free Shipping
Usually ships in 4-5 business days. Ships from a Cokesbury Connect Partner.
free shipping iconEligible For Free Shipping
Usually ships in 4-5 business days. Ships from a Cokesbury Connect Partner.
Product will be available upon checkout.
  • Additional Details
  • Additional Details
    Product Specs
    • SKU: 9781630885762
    • Manufacturer: Abingdon Press
    • ISBN 13: 9781630885762
    • Binding Type: Adhesive - Perfect Binding
    • Language of Text: English
    • Publication Date: 04/01/2013
    • Format: Hardcover
    • Author: Carlos F. Cardoza-Orlandi
    • Page Count: 484
    • Author: Dr. Justo L. Gonzalez
    • Width: 6.38 inches
    • Height: 1.25 inches
    • Length: 9.25 inches
    • Weight: 0.12 pounds
    • SKU: 9781426754890
    • Manufacturer: Abingdon Press
    • ISBN 13: 9781426754890
    • Binding Type: Adhesive - Perfect Binding
    • Language of Text: English
    • Publication Date: 04/01/2013
    • Format: Paperback
    • Author: Carlos F. Cardoza-Orlandi
    • Page Count: 484
    • Author: Dr. Justo L. Gonzalez
    • Width: 6.13 inches
    • Height: 1.13 inches
    • Length: 9.00 inches
    • Weight: 0.09 pounds
    • SKU: 9781426771378
    • Manufacturer: Abingdon Press
    • ISBN 13: 9781426771378
    • Publication Date: 04/01/2013
    • Format: Electronic Media
    • Author: Carlos F. Cardoza-Orlandi
    • Page Count: 0
    • Author: Dr. Justo L. Gonzalez
    • Width: 1.00 inches
    • Height: 1.00 inches
    • Length: 1.00 inches
    • Weight: 0.06 pounds
    Shipping & Returns
    This item is available for return. Cokesbury uses a variety of methods for ground shipping. At your request, we can also expedite order shipments for an additional charge. Cokesbury partners with UPS for these expedited deliveries.
    This item is available for return. Cokesbury uses a variety of methods for ground shipping. At your request, we can also expedite order shipments for an additional charge. Cokesbury partners with UPS for these expedited deliveries.
    This item is not available for return. Cokesbury uses a variety of methods for ground shipping. At your request, we can also expedite order shipments for an additional charge. Cokesbury partners with UPS for these expedited deliveries.