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Contemporary Mission Theology: Engaging the Nations - American Society of Missiology Series #53

Robert L. Gallagher

9781626982116

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1/2/2017

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A resource for the classroom that specifically addresses the missiological issues of the twenty-first century, this collection in honor of Charles E. Van Engen features contributions from practically all the leading lights of the missiology world. Scholars including Stephen Bevans, Roger Schroeder, van Thanh Nguyen, Mary Motte, Gerald Anderson, Scott Sunquist, and many others offer their insights and reflections, focusing on the impact of cultural and demographic changes on the nature and purpose of Christian mission.

Robert L. Gallagher is the department chair, director of the Master of Arts program in intercultural studies, and associate professor of intercultural studies at Wheaton College Graduate School in Chicago.

Paul Hertig is a global studies professor at Azusa Pacific University and Director of its Los Angeles Term Program. He is presently an advisory committee member of the Association of Professors of Mission. He co-edited (with Robert L. Gallagher) Mission in Acts: Ancient Narratives in Contemporary Contexts; and Landmark Essays in Mission and World Christianity.