Umfang:
XI, 214 S
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Ill., Kt
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24 cm
Ausgabe:
1. publ.
ISBN:
0631236198
,
0631236201
,
9780631236207
,
9780631236191
Serie:
Blackwell brief histories of religion series
Inhalt:
Exploring how Christianity became a world religion, this brief history examines Christian missions and their relationship to the current globalization of Christianity.* A short and enlightening history of Christian missions: a phenomenon that many say reflects the single most important intercultural movement over a sustained period of human history* Offers a thematic overview that takes into account the political, cultural, social, and theological issues* Discusses the significance of missions to the globalization of Christianity, and broadens our understanding of Christianity as a multicultural world religion* Helps Western audiences understand the meaning of mission as a historical process* Contains several new maps that illustrate demographic shifts in world Christianity
Anmerkung:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index
Sprache:
Englisch
Fachgebiete:
Ethnologie
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Theologie/Religionswissenschaften
Schlagwort(e):
Mission
;
Geschichte
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