Critical readings in the history of Christian mission / edited by Martha Frederiks, Dorottya Nagy.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Frederiks, Martha Theodora, 1965- editor.

Nagy, Dorottya, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Missions--History.

Missions.

History.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

4 volumes (xii, 1522 pages) : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2021]

Summary:

"This selection of texts introduces students and researchers to the multi- and interdisciplinary field of mission history. It apprises them with current discussions, insights and theories. The four parts of this book acquaint the readers with methodological considerations and recurring themes in the academic study of the history of mission. Part one revolves around methods, part two documents approaches, while parts three and four consist of thematic clusters, such as mission and language, medical mission, mission and education, women and mission, mission and politics, and mission and art. The text-selection represents a wide variety of disciplines, authors and backgrounds. The texts were chosen because they address the complexities involved in studying the history of Christian mission. Critical Readings in the History of Christian Mission is suitable for course-work and other educational purposes."--Publisher's website.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9789004395527

9004395520

9789004395435

9004395431

9789004395442

900439544X

9789004395459

9004395458

9789004395466

9004395466

OCLC:

1205591907

Publisher Number:

99987703511