Synopsis: Lesslie Newbigin was one of the most significant
missionary strategists and theologians of the twentieth century.
With the breakdown of confidence in some of the central
philosophical and theological paradigms that have been shaped and
sustained by the culture of modernity, Newbigin's approach to a
genuinely missionary theology offers fresh insights and approaches,
providing something of a prophetic model for the global Christian
community in new and challenging times. In this collection of
essays, scholars and practitioners from around the world engage
with aspects of Newbigin's continuing legacy. They explore
Newbigin's approach to theological method, his theological and
philosophical account of Western culture in the light of the
gospel, and some of the implications of his thought for global
mission in the third millennium. This collection is essential
reading not just for Newbigin enthusiasts but also for all who are
concerned to develop a genuinely missionary encounter with
contemporary culture. Contributors: Ian Barns, John G. Flett,
Michael W. Goheen, Kenneth D. Gordon, Eleanor Jackson, Veli-Matti
Karkkainen, David J. Kettle, J. Andrew Kirk, Mark Laing, Murray
Rae, Martin Reppenhagen, Jurgen Schuster, Wilbert Shenk, Jenny
Taylor, Geoffrey Wainwright, Ng Kam Weng, and Paul Weston.
Endorsements: "All who face the challenge of re-evangelization of
the Western world draw inspiration from the work of Lesslie
Newbigin. We stand on the shoulders of a giant. Newbigin's thinking
provokes continual reengagement. I warmly recommend this insightful
collection as a resource for the mission of the church today."
--Graham Cray, Archbishops' Missioner and Leader, Fresh Expressions
Initiative, UK "No figure is more significant in the emergence of
the missional church movement than Lesslie Newbigin. In this
outstanding collection of essays, his contributions to
ecclesiology, mission, and theology are set forth and critically
assessed by an outstanding group of scholars and practitioners.
This is essential reading for all those interested in the missional
turn and its implications for Christian faith, life, and witness in
a pluralist and changing world." --John R. Franke, General
Coordinator, The Gospel and Our Culture Network "We are only
beginning to comprehend the breadth and depth of Lesslie Newbigin's
missionary theology. This book presents an impressive array of
compellingly written essays that help us begin to take the measure
of his achievement. It is most welcome." --Scot Sherman, President,
Newbigin House of Studies "For its journey in the perplexing and
thrilling territory of the post-Christian twenty-first century, the
church in the West and far beyond has no better traveling companion
than Lesslie Newbigin. In this book, some of the world's most
sensitive and incisive interpreters trace in almost kaleidoscopic
fashion the way Newbigin's central concerns and convictions
illumine a wide range of missional challenges. Here is a reliable
marker signaling how and why Newbigin's influence continues to
expand." --George R. Hunsberger, Professor of Missiology, Western
Theological Seminary
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