Title: Devolution in Mission Administration: As Exemplified by the Legislative History of Five American Missionary Societies in India (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books Okt 2018
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0266217788
ISBN 13: 9780266217787
Binding: Buch
Condition: Neu
Dimensions: 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 0 millimeters depth
Weight: 880 grams

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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.

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