What is Mission?: Theological ExplorationsAn enlightening introduction to the concept of Christian mission and its complex theological and practical issues. |
Contents
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| 7 | |
Gods Mission and the Churchs Response | 23 |
Mission in the Way of Jesus Christ | 38 |
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN MISSION | 56 |
The Gospel in the Midst of Cultures | 75 |
Justice for the Poor | 96 |
Encounter with Religions of the World | 118 |
Care of the Environment | 164 |
Sharing in Partnership | 184 |
MISSION IN ACTION | 205 |
Whither Mission? | 226 |
Notes | 235 |
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| Title | What is Mission?: Theological Explorations |
| Author | J. Andrew Kirk |
| Publisher | Fortress Press |
| ISBN | 1451409966, 9781451409963 |
| Length | 302 pages |
| Subjects | › › Religion / Christian Ministry / Missions Religion / Theology |
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