A History of Christian Missions (Hist of the Church) - Softcover

Neill, Stephen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140227369 ISBN 13: 9780140227369

Publisher: Penguin Books, 1987

Synopsis

"A History of Christian Missions" traces the expansion of Christianity from its origins in the Middle East to Rome, the rest of Europe and the colonial world, and assesses its position as a major religious force worldwide. Many of the world's religions have not actively sought converts, largely because they have been too regional in character. Buddhism, Islam and Christianity, however, are the three chief exceptions to this, and Christianity in particular has found a home in almost every country in the world. Professor Stephen Neill's comprehensive and authoritative survey examines centuries of missionary activity, beginning with Christ and working through the Crusades and the colonization of Asia and Africa up to the present day, concluding with a shrewd look ahead to what the future may hold for the Christian Church.

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About the Author

Stephen Neill (1900-1984) was the Anglican Bishop of Tirunelveli in southern India. Reverend Owen Chadwick is considered one of the foremost historians of church history. He is a former Regius Professor of Modern History at Cambridge and was Vice-Chancellor of the university. He is also an ordained Anglican priest.

Edition details

• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0140227369
• ISBN 13: 9780140227369
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 528
• Editor: Chadwick Owen