Transforming mission :

Bosch, David Jacobus.

Transforming mission : paradigm shifts in theology of mission / Paradigm shifts in theology of mission. David J. Bosch. - Maryknoll, N.Y. : Orbis Books, c1991. - xix, 587 p. ; 25 cm. - American Society of Missiology series ; no. 16. . - American Society of Missiology series ; no. 16. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 535-562) and indexes.

Introduction. Mission : the contemporary crisis -- pt. 1. New Testament models of mission. Reflections on the New Testament as a missionary document -- Matthew : mission as disciple-making -- Luke-Acts : practicing forgiveness and solidarity with the poor -- Mission in Paul : invitation to join the eschatological community -- pt. 2. Historical paradigms of mission. Paradigm changes in missiology -- The missionary paradigm of the Eastern Church -- The medieval Roman Catholic missionary paradigm -- The missionary paradigm of the Protestant Reformation -- Mission in the wake of the Enlightenment -- pt. 3. Toward a revelant missiology. The emergence of a postmodern paradigm -- Mission in a time of testing -- Elements of an emerging ecumenical missionary paradigm -- Mission in many modes.

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Missions--Theory.

BV2063 / .B649 1991

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