The In-Between People: A Reading of David Bosch Through the Lens of Mission History and Contemporary Challenges in Ethiopia

Bekele, Girma (Author)

ISBN 10: 1498255477 / ISBN 13: 9781498255479

Published by Pickwick Publications, 2011

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478 pages. 6.00x1.06x9.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The In-Between People: A Reading of David Bosch Through the Lens of Mission History and Contemporary Challenges in Ethiopia
• Publisher: Pickwick Publications
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1498255477
• ISBN 13: 9781498255479
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.8 kilograms

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Synopsis

In the midst of partial, competing, and often hostile forms of human solidarity, David Bosch challenged the church to be the Alternative Community called to live in the in-between of various opposing socio-political, economic, and ecclesiastical polarities. Girma Bekele explores and renews that call in the context of Ethiopia. Acute poverty and the lingering question of the balance between ethnic distinctiveness and national unity, together constitute a two-edged challenge to Christian identity. Constructive dialogue that fosters unity is intrinsic to effective response to the plight of the poor. This means a turning away from institutional self-preservation towards a contextually relevant mission that crosses all human-made frontiers. Taking Ethiopia as the immediate context, Dr. Bekele offers important insight to the church in the majority world and beyond.

About the Author

Girma Bekele, Adjunct Professor of Missions and Development Studies at Wycliffe College in the University of Toronto, is a Missions and Church Leadership Consultant.