From Everywhere to Everywhere: A World View of Christian Mission - Softcover

Nazir-Ali, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1606082965 ISBN 13: 9781606082966

Publisher: Wipf and Stock, 2009

Synopsis

'Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.' (Matt. 28: 19,20). The words of Christ's Great Commission are simple, but the Christian responses have been marked by their extraordinary diversity. For all the souls that have been 'saved,' many lives have been lost. So what is Christian mission? How did it start out, and what can it bring to our pluralistic modern society and culture? Michael Nazir-Alii's book offers both a history and a theology. It tells the story of mission in each of the major churches--Oriental, Eastern, and Western--before considering the practice of mission in a variety of contemporary contexts. With a third section identifying ways in which mission can be expressed--by Presence, Identification, Dialogue, Action, Evangelization, and Unity--From Everywhere to Everywhere is essential reading for all those who seek a truly global understanding of the Christian faith.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1606082965
• ISBN 13: 9781606082966
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 270