Missionary Principles - Softcover

Allen, Roland

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0718812964 ISBN 13: 9780718812966

Publisher: Lutterworth Press, 1969

Synopsis

First published in 1913, "Missionary Principles" is a classic textbook by genre, but in its controversial evaluation of the Church's missionary theories, it is by no means wholly traditional. At the centre of this discursive study, Allen asserts the distinction, which needs to be made in missionary aims between the extension of the Church and the preaching of Jesus Christ. The book is divided into four major chapters, entitled: The Impulse, The Hope, The Means and The Reaction. The impulse, hope and means of missionary work can all be embodied by Jesus Christ, who is viewed as the source, the end and the worker. It is always with this objective in mind that Allen guides the reader through Christ's wishes as to how the Word should be spread. In the final chapter, Allen examines the results of believing in the Holy Spirit's inspiration and the effects this has on the missionary's understanding of moral purpose and motive of missions, both at home and overseas. "It is not the same thing to seek the manifestation of Christ in the growth of the Church, and...the effect of that upon all missionary work is most profound." - Extract from Chapter Two.

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Review

The passion of his writing and the fundamental concerns which he addresses mean there is wealth of relevant and thought-provoking analysis in these highly commendable books. --Mission Catalyst, magazine of the BMS World Mission

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Edition details

• Publisher: Lutterworth Press
• Publication date: 1969
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0718812964
• ISBN 13: 9780718812966
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1