{"product_id":"explorations-in-asian-christianity-history-theology-and-mission-9780830851003","title":"Explorations in Asian Christianity: History, Theology, and Mission","description":"\u003cp\u003eAsia is the birthplace of Christianity. If Christianity is not usually seen as an Asian religion, that is because the history of Christianity in Asia has long been a difficult one. Whereas Christianity in the West received royal support, Asian Christianity has led a more nomadic and exilic existence. Today it is the least Christianized region of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScott W. Sunquist is a recognized expert on the history of the Christian faith in Asia. Over the years he has published and spoken frequently on this theme. \u003cem\u003eExplorations in Asian Christianity\u003c\/em\u003e gathers his key writings on the topic and organizes them into four main categories: surveys that look at Asian Christianity in broad perspective, historical investigations that look at how Christianity shapes our understanding of history and historiography, missiological studies that look closely at issues of place, and finally essays on theological education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics explored in this volume include\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEcumenism in Asia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe cruciform nature of Christianity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA missiology of place\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Christian view of time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlobal migration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eExplorations in Asian Christianity\u003c\/em\u003e sheds light on one of the most important but least well-known areas in Christian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMissiological Engagements charts interdisciplinary and innovative trajectories in the history, theology, and practice of Christian mission, featuring contributions by leading thinkers from both the Euro-American West and the majority world whose missiological scholarship bridges church, academy, and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Scott W. Sunquist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e IVP Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/23\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780830851003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSunquist, Scott W.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScott W. Sunquist is professor and dean at the School of Intercultural Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary. Writing frequently about Asian Christianity, global Christianity, and missiology, Sunquist is the editor of \u003cem\u003eA Dictionary of Asian Christianity\u003c\/em\u003e, coauthor of \u003cem\u003eHistory of the World Christian Movement, volume 1\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003evolume 2\u003c\/em\u003e, and author of \u003cem\u003eUnderstanding Christian Mission; Participation in Suffering and Glory\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IVP Academic","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40219085734003,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":45.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_f4f2b43c-467a-4865-b32b-709e435c515d.jpg?v=1656596167","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/explorations-in-asian-christianity-history-theology-and-mission-9780830851003","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}