From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya : a biographical history of Christian missions / Ruth A. Tucker
- Bib ID:
- 3920079
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Tucker, Ruth, 1945-
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- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
- Description:
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- Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan, c2004
- 526 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
- ISBN:
- 0310239370
- Summary:
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"The story of missions is the story of heavenly purposes fulfilled through human hands. From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya traces 2,000 years of missions, from the days of the early church to the present. Uncovering the realities of missions work, this volume deals frankly with the complex individuals who helped spread Christianity throughout the world. These portraits and assessments allow us to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the missionaries, learn from their mistakes, identify with their humanity, be inspired by their faith, and gain a deeper appreciation of the price they paid to advance the gospel." "From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya is a resource for missionaries, mission agencies, students, and all who are concerned about spreading the gospel throughout the world."--BOOK JACKET.
- Full contents:
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- 1. The early centuries : evangelizing the Roman Empire
- 2. Roman Catholic missions : baptizing the masses
- 3. American Indian missions : seeking the "noble savage"
- 4. The Moravian advance : dawn of Protestant missions
- 5. South Central Asia : confronting ancient creeds
- 6. Black Africa : "the white man's graveyard"
- 7. China : "Barbarians not welcome"
- 8. The Pacific islands : preaching in "paradise"
- 9. The Muslim world : mission field in the desert
- 10. Korea and Japan : a contrast in receptivity
- 11. Single women missionaries : "second-class citizens"
- 12. Student volunteers : forsaking wealth and prestige
- 13. "Faith" missionaries : depending on God alone
- 14. Innovation and ingenuity : the call for specialization
- 15. Twentieth-century martyrs : "Yankee, go home"
- 16. Third world missions : younger churches reach out
- 17. New methods and strategy : reaching tomorrow's world
- 18. Saints and celebrities : appealing to the masses.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 513-514) and indexes.
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