In nine chapters divided into three parts (""basic issues""; ""historical perspectives""; and ""new perspectives""), Africas most respected Catholic missiologist introduces mission and mission studies. This is a book for theologians, missionaries, and church leaders who want a trustworthy overview of the fundamentals of mission from someone attuned to Catholic Conciliar and Post-Conciliar on mission.
Oborjis book embodies the principles of Robert Schreiters ""new catholicity."" It sheds light on how a faith that is missionary in nature can be faithful to the Catholic heritages concern for unity while nurturing cross-fertilization from the many cultures in which it has grown and from the riches of other religious traditions among which it lives.
In nine chapters divided into three parts (""basic issues""; ""historical perspectives""; and ""new perspectives""), Africas most respected Catholic missiologist introduces mission and mission studies. This is a book for theologians, missionaries, and church leaders who want a trustworthy overview of the fundamentals of mission from someone attuned to Catholic Conciliar and Post-Conciliar on mission.
Oborjis book embodies the principles of Robert Schreiters ""new catholicity."" It sheds light on how a faith that is missionary in nature can be faithful to the Catholic heritages concern for unity while nurturing cross-fertilization from the many cultures in which it has grown and from the riches of other religious traditions among which it lives.
Concepts of Mission: The Evolution of Contemporary Missiology
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Concepts of Mission: The Evolution of Contemporary Missiology
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| ISBN-13: | 9781570756634 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Orbis Books |
| Publication date: | 12/28/2006 |
| Pages: | 240 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.04(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.52(d) |