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Description
Though incarnational mission, or "embodying the message," is a popular idea among Christians, it often comes under theological fire. Is it simply trying to follow the example of Jesus in our own strength? Is it arrogant for Christians to compare their mission with the incarnating mission of Jesus Christ? Is the idea of God-becoming-flesh itself sustainable today as a basis for Christian mission?
This study is the first to define the meanings attached to incarnational mission across a variety of Christian traditions. It proposes a balanced approach to incarnational approach to mission involving the three dimensions of following Jesus in costly discipleship, conforming to the risen Christ, and co-operating in the universal dynamic of God's self-embodiment.
Table of Contents
Chapter 2 List of Abbreviations
Chapter 3 Part One: Incarnation and Mission: Introduction: Genesis of the Study; Methodology; Assumptions; Structure; Scope; The World Becomes Flesh: Incarnation and the Incarnation: Incarnation and Incarnation: Linguistic Considerations; The Incarnatio
Chapter 4 Part Two: Critical Survey: Mission as Discipleship: Anabaptism: Who Were and Are the Anabaptists?; The Anabaptist Vision of Incarnational Mission; Evaluative Comments; Summary; A Holistic Kingdom Theology: Radical Evangelicalism: The Radical E
Chapter 5 Part Three: Contours of an Incarnational Missiology: Towards an Incarnational Missiology: Christian Mission in Incarnational; The Contours of an Incarnational Missiology; Practical Implications for Mission; Conclusion and Prospects: Theologica
Chapter 6 Notes
Chapter 7 Bibliography
Chapter 8 Index
Product details
Published | Aug 03 2004 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 366 |
ISBN | 9780761829119 |
Imprint | University Press of America |
Dimensions | 226 x 182 mm |
Series | American Society of Missiology Dissertation Series |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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The distinctive value of this book rests in the fact that the author not only examines in detail the various uses of this term (incarnation) but also in the end identifies a convergence that can become a basis for incarnational missiology in today's world.
Larry Nemer, SVD, Yarra Theological Union, Pacifica: Australasian Theological Studies
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there is much to commend in this book - good notes for the different chapters, a very comprehensive bibliography, and a good index...
2007, Mission Studies
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Langmead has done a great service to the missional church in this careful and thorough study. It is easy to read and follow his arguments through with an extensive bibliography and a helpful index.
Robert L. Gallagher, Professor Emeritus of Intercultural Studies, School of Mission, Ministry, & Leadership, Wheaton College Graduate School, Emq