Description |
1 online resource (xxi, 238 pages) : illustrations. |
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Continuum religious studies |
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Continuum religious studies.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Part one. Global themes -- The challenge of the post-Christendom era : the relation of Christian theology to world religions / Ábrahám Kovács -- 'Take home the good news' : the mission of the church in the context of neo-liberal economic globalization / Jooseop Keum -- Open boundaries, or : perspectives on 'person' for inter-religious dialogue / Klaus Hock -- In the silence is a presence / Hans Ucko -- The globalization of localized African religions : the case of Kwame Bediako / James L. Cox -- Part two. The African context -- The Ngoni struggle for land and identity in colonial Malawi / T. Jack Thompson -- Familiar ground : origins and trajectories of African biblical scholarship / Misheck Nyirenda -- Prophetic ministry amid conflict in Africa / Diane Stinton -- Part three. The Latin American context -- Mission in reverse : the case of Latin America / Miguel A. Palomino -- Part four. The Eastern European context -- The evolution of nationalism within the Bulgarian Orthodox Church / James L. Hopkins -- Part five. The Asian context -- Baptism and inter-religious dialogue / Kenneth Fleming -- The immediacy of presence in the experience of God : an Indian Christian perspective / Geomon Kizhakkemalayil George -- Reading John through Bhakti eyes : the hermeneutic of A.J. Appasamy / Sean M. Doyle -- 'And the word became flesh' : the journey of incarnation in the Prelature of Infanta / Sophia Marriage -- A Chinese theology of suffering and social responsibility : the essays of Liu Hsia / Maurie Sween. |
Summary |
Global Christianity in Local Context is the first volume of a unique collection of essays in honour of David A. Kerr, well-known for his contributions in the areas of Christian-Muslim dialogue, Ecumenical Studies and Missions. With contributions from recognized experts in these fields, the book provides a platform for examining contemporary Christian-Muslim relations and critical issues facing twenty-first century Christianity. In Volume 1, scholars and Church leaders offer insights into current trends in Local Theology and Missions from the contexts of Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe. |
Note |
Print version record. |
Subject |
Christianity and culture.
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Christianity and other religions -- Islam.
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Islam -- Relations -- Christianity.
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RELIGION -- Christianity -- General.
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RELIGION -- Christian Life -- Social Issues.
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Christianity. (OCoLC)fst00859599
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Christianity and culture. (OCoLC)fst00859660
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Interfaith relations. (OCoLC)fst01353343
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Islam. (OCoLC)fst00979776
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Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Author |
Kerr, David A.
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Goodwin, Stephen R.
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Other Form: |
Print version: World Christianity in local context. Vol. 1. London ; New York : Continuum, ©2009 1847065104 (DLC) 2008026816 (OCoLC)231585694 |
ISBN |
9781441107251 (electronic bk.) |
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1441107258 (electronic bk.) |
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