Publication

2008-05-31 - Cambridge University Press

Language

English

Word Count

78,000 words, Guess

Page Count

312 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2007050991
  • LibraryThing6022708
  • Goodreads4490278

Classifications

  • LCCBR1065.C42 2008 1992

Description

The majority of the world's Christians now live outside Europe and North America, and global Christianity is becoming increasingly diverse. Interest in the history and theology of churches in non-Western contexts is growing rapidly as 'old world' churches face this new reality. This book focuses on how Asian Christian theologies have been shaped by the interaction of Christian communities with the societies around them and how they relate to the specific historical contexts from which they have emerged. The distinctiveness of Asian Christianity is shown to be the outcome of dealing with various historical challenges. Questions addressed include:How does Asian Christianity relate to local socio-cultural, religious and political environments?What is distinctive about the historical development of Asian theologies?How have Asian theologies contributed to contemporary theological discussions within world Christianity?

Description

The majority of the world's Christians now live outside Europe and North America, and global Christianity is becoming increasingly diverse. Interest in the history and theology of churches in non-Western contexts is growing rapidly as 'old world' churches face this new reality. This book focuses on how Asian Christian theologies have been shaped by the interaction of Christian communities with the societies around them and how they relate to the specific historical contexts from which they have emerged. The distinctiveness of Asian Christianity is shown to be the outcome of dealing with various historical challenges. Questions addressed include: " How does Asian Christianity relate to local socio-cultural, religious and political environments? " What is distinctive about the historical development of Asian theologies? " How have Asian theologies contributed to contemporary theological discussions within world Christianity? -- PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION.

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