Via Christi: An Introduction to the Study of Missions (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Louise Manning Hodgkins

9780484674034: Via Christi: An Introduction to the Study of Missions (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 048467403X ISBN 13: 9780484674034

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Discover how missionaries shaped world history and the challenges they faced across cultures.

This introduction surveys the broad history of Christian missions, from early centers of learning to medieval efforts that carried faith across continents. It highlights the people, movements, and ideas that formed the backbone of mission work, while noting the practical hurdles and shifting attitudes that defined its progress.

You'll encounter profiles of influential figures and moments, such as Bernard of Clairvaux and Francis of Assisi, whose efforts helped spread Christian teaching in new lands. The text also threads together the complex interactions of church, empire, and society, including debates about strategy, language, and methods that influenced how missions operated in different eras.

How missionary vision met real-world obstacles, including language barriers and cultural distance.
Lives and ideas of notable missionaries who shaped medieval and early modern outreach.
Connections between crusading-era events and later approaches to evangelism.
Themes for study that help readers understand the development of global missions.

Ideal for readers of church history and those curious about the roots and evolution of Christian outreach worldwide.

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