Encountering the History of Mission

R Terry

ISBN 10: 0801026962 / ISBN 13: 9780801026966

Published by Baker Publishing Group, 2017

About this Item

Editor(s): Moreau, A. Series: Encountering Mission. BIC Classification: HRAX; HRCX7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). . . 2017. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Seller Inventory # V9780801026966

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Encountering the History of Mission
• Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801026962
• ISBN 13: 9780801026966
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

This new addition to a highly acclaimed series portrays the sweep of missions history, revealing how God has fulfilled his promise to bless all the nations. Two leading missionary scholars and experienced professors help readers understand how missions began, how missions developed, and where missions is going. The authors cover all of missions history and provide practical application of history's lessons. Maps, tables, box inserts, sidebars, and discussion questions add to the book's usefulness in the classroom.

About the Authors

Robert L. Gallagher (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is department chair and professor of intercultural studies at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, where he also directs the MA in intercultural studies program. He is the coeditor of several books, including three volumes in the American Society of Missiology series.

John Mark Terry (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is department chair and professor of missions at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, Tennessee. He has taught at Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Clear Creek Baptist Bible College, and the Southern Philippines Baptist Seminary.