Devolution in Mission Administration : As Exemplified by the Legislative History of Five American Missionary Societies in India (Classic Reprint)

Daniel Johnson Fleming

ISBN 10: 0266217788 / ISBN 13: 9780266217787

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

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Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 318 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Devolution in Mission Administration : As Exemplified by the Legislative History of Five American Missionary Societies in India (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266217788
• ISBN 13: 9780266217787
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Hervorragend
• Seller catalogs:
  • Bücher

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Synopsis

A close, documented look at how five major American mission groups reshaped church life in India through devolution and self-government.

This study traces the legislative history and practical debate behind reorganizing mission structures, drawing on primary records from five prominent societies. It explains how international church ties, local leadership, and financial realities influenced moves toward indigenous governance.

• Learn how ecclesiastical independence developed step by step within each society.
• See the challenges of aligning Western church norms with Indian conditions.
• Explore the role of missionaries, local leaders, and mid‑level church bodies in decision making.
• Understand the comparative outcomes across boards and denominations.

Ideal for readers interested in church history, mission administration, or the evolution of indigenous church leadership in a colonial context.