Format:
XI, 214 S
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Ill., Kt
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24 cm
Edition:
1. publ.
ISBN:
0631236198
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0631236201
,
9780631236207
,
9780631236191
Series Statement:
Blackwell brief histories of religion series
Content:
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
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index
Language:
English
Subjects:
Ethnology
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Theology
Keywords:
Mission
;
Geschichte
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