Given the intense political scrutiny of Islam and Muslims, which often centres on gendered concerns, Islam and Gender: Major Issues and Debates is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the key topics, problems and debates in this engaging subject.
This book addresses some of the fiercely contested issues about religion and politics in medieval India, especially with regard to the crucial presence of Sufis who styled themselves as friends and lovers of God.
This book addresses some of the fiercely contested issues about religion and politics in medieval India, especially with regard to the crucial presence of Sufis who styled themselves as friends and lovers of God.
This book explores the long history in China of Chinese Muslims, known as the Hui people, and regarded as a minority, though in fact they are distinguished by religion rather than ethnicity.
This book explores the long history in China of Chinese Muslims, known as the Hui people, and regarded as a minority, though in fact they are distinguished by religion rather than ethnicity.
Disciples of Jesus within Diverse Religious CommunitiesFor the first time in history, large numbers of people from the worlds major non-Christian religions are following Jesus as Lord.
Spiritual Power and Missions: Raising the IssuesThis third volume in the EMS series represents a conversation between five renowned missiologists who raise important questions about spiritual powers in missions.
Scripture and Strategy: The Use of the Bible in Postmodern Church and MissionScripture should occupy a central place in the future strategy of churches and their mission.
Exploring the Causes and Cures of Missionary AttritionToo Valuable to Lose is a groundbreaking global study that examines why missionaries leave the field prematurelyand what can be done about it.
Crossing Sectors for Serving HumanityGlobal Member Care: Crossing Sectors for Serving Humanity is part of an ongoing effort to help a diversity of colleagues keep current with a globalizing world and the global field of member care.
Principles for an Evangelical Approach to ContextualizationAs the church in the global south continues to grow at a rapid pace, the question of how to develop local theologies becomes more and more urgent.
An Analysis of Christian Failings in Communicating Christ to Hindus, with Suggestions Towards ImprovementsLiving Water and Indian Bowl delves into the complex dynamics of Christian evangelism in India, specifically focusing on the communication barriers between Christians and Hindus.
Edgar Ellistons Introduction to Missiological Research Design outlines the basic issues of research design for missiological and church-related research.
Interdisciplinary Foundations, Methods, and IntegrationThiscomprehensivevolume is one you will pull off your shelf again and again as you delve into missiological study.
Reaching Hearts by Understanding MindsIn Worldview for Christian Witness, Charles Kraft invites readers to understand REALITY as God sees it by learning to take seriously the insights of other societies asking questions such as:What exactly is a worldview?
A Brief Look at Theology, History, Scriptures, and Social System with Comments on the Gospel in IndiaVisitors to the world of Hinduism seldom probe its complex system of diverse beliefs and practices.
Disciples of Jesus within Diverse Religious CommunitiesFor the first time in history, large numbers of people from the worlds major non-Christian religions are following Jesus as Lord.
Understanding Folk Islam to Plant Churches that LastMuslims, Magic and the Kingdom of God combines a description of folk Islam, biblical perspectives, and strategies for church planting among Muslims.
The Story of Third World Missionaries in the South PacificThis updated version of Tippetts 1977, The Deep Sea Canoe, describes a significant but often overlooked aspect of the expansion of Christianity in the South Pacific, that of South Sea Island believers who carried the gospel from one island to another in their deep sea canoes.
How to Flourish Spiritually and Economically in Tough PlacesThe Arabian Gulfthe wealthiest country in the world is located here, as is the worlds busiest airport.
The true story of mission has been deeper, wider, and far more diverse than many Christians in countries with long histories of church presence have realized.
A Global Call to Spiritual Depth in MissionsAuthors from eighteen countries give us their perspectives on biblical principles and cultural expressions of spirituality particularly as the church engages in God's mission.
Theology to the Ends of the Earth and Back AgainAs Christianitys center of gravity has shifted to the Majority World, many younger churches in Africa, Asia, and Latin America are now coming of age.
