The Asianization of Christianity : new models for mission / edited by Jonathan D. James.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

James, Jonathan D., editor.

JSTOR (Online Service)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christianity and culture--Asia.

Christianity and culture.

Christianity and other religions--Asian.

Christianity and other religions.

Intercultural communication--Asia.

Intercultural communication.

Intercultural communication--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Asia--Church history.

Asia.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 355 pages) : illustrations, maps

Place of Publication:

Minneapolis : Fortress Press, [2024]

Contents:

Introduction: The Asianization of Christianity / Jonathan D. James

Section One: Core Issues

Bridging the Gospel - A Contextualization Framework / Jonathan D. James

Mission as Communication / Peter Thein Nyunt

Reading the Bible with Asian Eyes / Esther Park

Section Two: Mission and Church

From Pagodas to the Savior - Outreach in Myanmar / Peter Thein Nyunt

Rethinking the Church in the Myanmar Buddhist Context / Peter Thein Nyunt

Communicating Christ in Nepal - Prospects and Challenges / Indra B. Rakhal

Creating Christ Communities in the Hindu-Indian Context / Anil Yesudas

Christian Outreach to Muslims in the East and West—Obstacles / M. T. Amjad

Christian Outreach to Muslims in the East and West—Opportunities / M. T. Amjad

Asian Muslims—Christians’ “Neighbors” in Southeast Asia / Markus Ching

Churches in Sumba, Indonesia—Contestation and Conviction / Daniel Trihandarkha

Section Three: Training and Discipleship

Discipleship and Training in the Thai Context / Pracha Thaiwatcharamas

Discipleship Training in China—Challenges and Opportunities / Peter Fu

The Filipino Diaspora in Singapore—Outreach and Discipleship / Jingle D. Cortes

Training and Discipling Village Pastors in the Philippines / Metosalem Castillo

Discipling the Dayak People in Kalimantan, Indonesia / Muner Daliman

Conclusion: Whither Asianization? / Jonathan D. James.

Mission as communication / by Peter Thein Nyunt

Communicating Christ in Nepal

prospects and challenges / by Indra B. Rakhal

Discipling the Dayak people in Kalimantan, Indonesia / by Muner Daliman.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Electronic reproduction. New York Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on September 25, 2024).

Other Format:

Print version: Asianization of Christianity

ISBN:

9781506494678

1506494676

Publisher Number:

40032466542

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.