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An examination of the missionary activities of Christians during the Patristic period, their themes and their methods, drawing lessons for mission today.
How did Christian mission happen in the early church from AD 100 to 750? Beginning with a brief look at the social, political, cultural, and religious contexts, Mission in the Early Church tells the story of early Christian missionaries, their methods, and their missiology. Edward L. Smither explores some of the most prominent themes of mission in early Christianity, including suffering, evangelism, Bible translation, contextualization, ministry in Word and deed, and the church. Based on this survey, modern readers are invited to a conversation that considers how early Christian mission might inform global mission thought and practice today.
How did Christian mission happen in the early church from AD 100 to 750? Beginning with a brief look at the social, political, cultural, and religious contexts, Mission in the Early Church tells the story of early Christian missionaries, their methods, and their missiology. Edward L. Smither explores some of the most prominent themes of mission in early Christianity, including suffering, evangelism, Bible translation, contextualization, ministry in Word and deed, and the church. Based on this survey, modern readers are invited to a conversation that considers how early Christian mission might inform global mission thought and practice today.
Price: $29.99
Pages: 186
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: James Clarke
Publication Date:
28 August 2014
Trim Size: 5.98 X 8.98 in
ISBN: 9780227174852
Format: Paperback
This distinct work elegantly synthesizes Dr Smither's rich knowledge of the history of the Early Church and his acquaintance with modern mission studies. ... Dr Smither uses non-technical language that enables all readers either with or without pre-knowledge of the subject matter to enjoy its contents. Hence, I recommend it warmly.
— Daniel Jeyaraj
The chapter about contextualization is especially interesting.
— Jorg Chritian Salzmann
— Daniel Jeyaraj
The chapter about contextualization is especially interesting.
— Jorg Chritian Salzmann
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Introduction
1 Backgrounds
2 Who Were the Missionaries?
3 Suffering
4 Evangelism
5 Bible Translation
6 Contextualization
7 Word and Deed
8 Church
Epilogue
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Introduction
1 Backgrounds
2 Who Were the Missionaries?
3 Suffering
4 Evangelism
5 Bible Translation
6 Contextualization
7 Word and Deed
8 Church
Epilogue
Bibliography
Index