A History of Christian Missions Format: Paperback

Neill, Stephen (Author); Chadwick, Owen (Revised by)

ISBN 10: 0140137637 / ISBN 13: 9780140137637

Published by Penguin Random House, 1991

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A History of Christian Missions Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Penguin Random House
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0140137637
• ISBN 13: 9780140137637
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

A History of Christian Missions traces the expansion of Christianity from its origins in the Middle East to Rome, the rest of Europe and the colonial world, and assesses its position as a major religious force worldwide. Many of the world’s religions have not actively sought converts, largely because they have been too regional in character. Buddhism, Islam and Christianity, however, are the three chief exceptions to this, and Christianity in particular has found a home in almost every country in the world. Professor Stephen Neill’s comprehensive and authoritative survey examines centuries of missionary activity, beginning with Christ and working through the Crusades and the colonization of Asia and Africa up to the present day, concluding with a shrewd look ahead to what the future may hold for the Christian Church.

About the Author

Stephen Neill (1900-1984) was the Anglican Bishop of Tirunelveli in southern India. Reverend Owen Chadwick is considered one of the foremost historians of church history. He is a former Regius Professor of Modern History at Cambridge and was Vice-Chancellor of the university. He is also an ordained Anglican priest.