Constants in Context

Stephen Bevans and Roger Schroeder have given theologians, missiologists, and historians of Christianity a volume marked by both erudition and clarity. Treating ancient Asian and Western church development and subsequent Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Pentecostal, and Evangelical mission work and theology, Constants in Context is the most up-to-date and complete book of its kind. It is destined to become a classic and is marked by a depth that places it alongside David Bosch's Transforming Mission as a standard account of both the history and theology of Christian mission. Beginning with the Luke-Acts construction of the mission of the church as the Spirit leading Christians to become a movement that is missionary by its very nature, the authors then identity six constants of mission, and three types of mission theology. These they trace deftly down through ages, ending with an balanced, magisterial treatment of mission in the contemporary era as participation in the mission of God; as liberating service of the reign of God; as professing Jesus Christ as universal Savior; and as prophetic dialogue involving witness and proclamation; liturgy, prayer and contemplation; work for justice, peace, and the integrity of creation; as interreligious dialogue; as inculturation; and ultimately as reconciliation of all in God's plan for peace in total unity in diversity of all creation. These are USED books. Please only purchase if you are happy with that. Images & Editions We use stock images and database descriptions based on the ISBN. The image shown may NOT be the actual book cover you will receive. Covers, editions, printings, and publishers may differ. If you need a specific cover, edition, or printing, please contact us before purchasing. What "Used" Means Because these books are pre-owned: Colouring books may be coloured in Textbooks may have answers filled in, highlighting, notes, or underlining Workbooks may have writing inside Access codes, download codes, CDs, DVDs, or online content are usually missing or already used Books that originally came with toys, inserts, maps, cards, or bonus items will usually NOT include them Pages may be folded, marked, or show normal signs of use If you are buying a book for anything other than reading (e.g. colouring, study use, collecting, gifts, specific covers, bonus items, or digital access), used books may not be suitable. Condition All books are listed as Used - Good Books are clean and readable but not new Some books may have: Writing, highlighting, or markings Folded pages or minor wear A small warehouse or inventory sticker on the spine Original retailer stickers (we do not remove them) Our Process We purchase books by the pallet and scan thousands at a time. For this reason, we cannot photograph or individually inspect every book. Acknowledgement By purchasing, you acknowledge that: You understand the book is used You accept the condition and limitations described above Stock images and descriptions may not exactly match the item received Thank you for supporting Oak Books and helping give books a second life. …