Foolishness to the Greeks: The Gospel and Western CultureHow can biblical authority be a reality for those shaped by the modern world? This book treats the First World as a mission field, offering a unique perspective on the relationship between the gospel and current society by presenting an outsider's view of contemporary Western culture. |
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Foolishness to the Greeks: The Gospel and Western Culture Lesslie Newbigin No preview available - 1988 |
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