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How did Christian mission happen in the early church from AD 100 to
750? Beginning with a brief look at the social, political,
cultural, and religious contexts, Mission in the Early Church tells
the story of early Christian missionaries, their methods, and their
missiology. Edward L. Smither explores some of the most prominent
themes of mission in early Christianity, including suffering,
evangelism, Bible translation, contextualization, ministry in Word
and deed, and the church. Based on this survey, modern readers are
invited to a conversation that considers how early Christian
mission might inform global mission thought and practice today.
Constantine's life - his career, faith and relationship to the
church - raises questions for Christians and for historians that
cannot be ignored. Scholars continue to be intrigued with
Constantine the man, the influence he wielded over the church and
the paradigm that he introduced for church-state relations.
Seventeen hundred years after Constantine's victory at Milvian
Bridge, Rethinking Constantine reinvigorates the conversation and
examines the historical sources that inform our picture of
Constantine, the theological developments that occurred in the wake
of his rise to power and the aspects of Constantine's legacy that
have shaped church history. Rethinking Constantine reassesses our
picture of Constantine through careful historical enquiry within
the scope of the early Christian period.
A deeper understanding of the grand history of mission leads to a
faithful expression of God's mission today. From the beginning,
God's mission has been carried out by people sent around the world.
From Abraham to Jesus, the thread that weaves its way throughout
Scripture is a God who sends his people across the world,
proclaiming his kingdom. As the world has evolved, Christian
mission continues to be a foundational tradition in the church. In
this one-volume textbook, Edward Smither weaves together a
comprehensive history of Christian mission, from the apostles to
the modern church. In each era, he focuses on the people sent by
God to the ends of the earth, while also describing the cultural
context they encountered. Smither highlights the continuity and
development across thousands of years of global mission.
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Missionary Monks (Paperback)
Edward L Smither; Foreword by Thomas O'Loughlin
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Missionary Monks (Hardcover)
Edward L Smither; Foreword by Thomas O'Loughlin
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Description: How did Christian missions happen in the early church
from AD 100 to 750? Beginning with a brief look at the social,
political, cultural, and religious contexts, Mission in the Early
Church tells the story of early Christian missionaries, their
methods, and their missiology. This book explores some of the most
prominent themes of mission in early Christianity, including
suffering, evangelism, Bible translation, contextualization,
ministry in Word and deed, and the church. Based on this survey,
modern readers are invited to a conversation that considers how
early Christian mission might inform global mission thought and
practice today.
Description: What happens to the church when the emperor becomes a
Christian? Seventeen hundred years after Constantine's victory at
Milvian Bridge, scholars and students of history continue to debate
the life and impact of the Roman emperor who converted to faith in
the Christian God and gave peace to the church. This book joins
that conversation and examines afresh the historical sources that
inform our picture of Constantine, the theological developments
that occurred in the wake of his rise to power, and aspects of
Constantine's legacy that have shaped church history.
Synopsis: "From a mission field to a missions sender." These words
capture the story of the Brazilian evangelical church, which has
gone from receiving missionaries in the nineteenth and twentieth
centuries to becoming a movement that presently sends out more
global laborers than the churches of England or Canada do. After
narrating Brazil's missional shift, in this volume Smither
addresses one fascinating element of the story--Brazilian
evangelical efforts in the Arab world. How have Brazilians adapted
culturally among Arabs, how have they approached ministry, and how
have they cultivated a theology of mission in the process?
Brazilian Evangelical Missions in the Arab World gives the reader
insights from one emerging missions movement with an eye toward a
more comprehensive view of the global church. Endorsements: "Once a
mission field, Brazil has become a mission force. Once a mission
force, the Arab world has become a mission field. In this book,
Smither narrates this compelling story of Brazilian missions in the
Arab world based on well-documented facts, extensive research, and
first-hand experience." --Luis Bush, International Facilitator of
Transform World Connections "I do not know of any other work which
has simultaneously portrayed the Brazilian ecclesiastical and
missional context so well, emphasizing our positive and negative
points. If one wants to understand what the Brazilian mission
movement is all about, one should read this book." --Silas Tostes,
Director of Missao Antioquia "The present study is of immense
importance to missionary work among Arab Muslims. Its unique
contribution derives from the fact that it is original, up-to-date,
and thorough in its analysis of historical data and field research.
The result of Smither's work should be carefully understood and
applied by mission leaders--both from Brazil and from other parts
of the world--as strategies to impact the Arab-Muslim world."
--Robson Ramos, Brazilian missiologist "Smither is distinctly
qualified to address the issue of Brazilian missionaries working in
the Arab world. In addition to having worked for fourteen years
among Arabs, he is a gifted and accomplished missiologist and
researcher with a passion for Brazil . . . This] is required
reading for anyone who is concerned about seeing the name of Christ
declared among all nations." --Joao Mordomo, Director of CCI-Brasil
"This book has surprised me for its historical accuracy and its
well-done research among Brazilians in the Arab context. This book
comes at a time when Brazilians are becoming a key part of the
evangelization of the world, in particular the Arab world."
--Odijon Ribeiro, former Brazilian missionary in the Arab world
Author Biography: Edward Smither is Associate Professor of
Intercultural Studies and Church History at Liberty University. He
is the author of Augustine as Mentor (2008).
Description: Along with the churches located in large Greek cities
of the East, the church of Carthage was particularly significant in
the early centuries of Christian history. Initially, the
Carthaginian church became known for its martyrs. Later, the North
African church became further established and unified through the
regular councils of its bishops. Finally, the church gained a
reputation for its outstanding leaders--Tertullian of Carthage (c.
140-220), Cyprian of Carthage (195-258), and Augustine of Hippo
(354-430)--African leaders who continued to be celebrated and
remembered today. Endorsements: ""Martyrs, exegetes, catechumens,
and councils enlarge this study of North African Christianity, a
region often reduced to its dominant patristic personalities.
Smither provides English readers a quality translation of an
important book that captures the unique spirit of an invaluable
chapter of church history."" --W. Brian Shelton, Toccoa Falls
College ""Not only does Decret relay social history in a compelling
style, he demonstrates political sophistication, theological
subtlety, and ecclesiastical sensitivity toward Catholic, heretic,
and pagan alike. In sum, this book is both a faithful rendering of
history and a great read."" --Malcolm B. Yarnell III, Southwestern
Baptist Theological Seminary ""I am grateful for Ed's work, which
is a timely contribution on the continuing and increasing
scholarship on the foundational place of early African classical
Christianity. Though it was a Christianity befallen with
shortcomings and challenges, without it the European churches and
the global church would not be what they are today."" --Jones
Kaleli, Liberty University ""Decret and Smither have recognized our
dependence on North African] theologians and given us a thorough
and well-presented introduction to that theology. They not only
take the reader into that oft-ignored area, but they show why it is
so important to appreciate that period."" --Thomas O'Loughlin,
University of Wales Lampeter. ""Decret's study masterfully captures
the feel and essence of early North African Christianity without
sacrificing historical detail or evidence . . . Overall, the work
presents not just excellent information, but also a wonderful model
of historical argumentation and scholarship."" --David C.
Alexander, Liberty Theological Seminary & Graduate School ""For
over ten years Christians of the French-speaking world have had
available to them Francois Decret's scholarly presentation of the
roots, diverse history, expansion, and significant influence of the
Christian Church in North Africa . . . And now at last Professor Ed
Smither--church historian, theologian, and missiologist--has done
the English speaking church an exceedingly great service by making
this widely honored work available in English."" --John Douglas
Morrison, Liberty University About the Contributor(s): Francois
Decret holds a PhD in History and is a recognized authority on
early Christianity in North Africa. He has taught at the
Universities of Oran (Algeria), Lyon (France), Antilles-Guyane
(Caribbean), and the University of Latran (Rome). Edward Smither
holds a PhD in Historical Theology from the University of
Wales-Lampeter (UK). He has taught at the University of Tunis
(Tunisia) and presently teaches at Liberty Theological Seminary.
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