World Christianity: History, Methodologies, Horizons - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1626984484 ISBN 13: 9781626984486

Publisher: Orbis Books, 2021

Synopsis

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“Hanciles’ work stands out for its historical breadth and methodological clarity, offering an indispensable resource for students of world Christianity.”― International Bulletin of Mission Research


This edited volume provides a critical reassessment of the study of world Christianity that connects historical developments to current debates and new trajectories. It is a detailed treatment of a wide range of issues and debates that present a growing challenge to arguably the fastest growing field of study in the theological academy today. Contributors include Dale Irvin, Dana Robert, Paul Kollman, Kwok Pui-lan, and Gemma Tulud Cruz.

Contributors include Dale T. Irvin, New York Theological Seminary; Dana L. Robert, Boston University; Paul Kollman, University of Notre Dame; Kwok Pui-lan, Candler School of Theology, Emory University; and Gemma Tulud Cruz, Australian Catholic University.

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About the Author

Jehu J. Hanciles is the D.W. Ruth Brooks Professor of World Christianity and director of the World Christianity Program at Candler School of Theology (Emory University). Originally from Sierra Leone, he is author of Euthanasia of a Mission: African Church Autonomy in a Colonial Context and Beyond Christendom: Globalization, African Migration, and the Transformation of the West

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RELIGION / Christianity /
General RELIGION / Christian Church / Growth
RELIGION / Christianity / History

This edited volume provides a critical reassessment of the study of world Christianity that connects historical developments to current debates and new trajectories. It is a detailed treatment of a wide range of issues and debates that present a growing challenge to arguably the fastest growing field of study in the theological academy today. Contributors include Dale Irvin, Dana Robert, Paul Kollman, Kwok Pui-lan, and Gemma Tulud Cruz.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Orbis Books
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1626984484
• ISBN 13: 9781626984486
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240
• Editor: Hanciles Jehu J.