World Christianity in Local Context
Essays in Memory of David A. Kerr Volume 1
World Christianity in Local Context
Essays in Memory of David A. Kerr Volume 1
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Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9781847065100
Number of Pages: 262
Published: 10/02/2009
Width: 15.6 cm
Height: 23.4 cm
This is the first volume of a unique collection of essays in memory of David A Kerr, offering insights into current trends in Local Theology and Missions."Global Christianity in Local Context" is the first volume of a unique collection of essays in honour of David A. Kerr, well-known for his contributions in the areas of Christian-Muslim dialogue, Ecumenical Studies and Missions. With contributions from recognized experts in these fields, the book provides a platform for examining contemporary Christian-Muslim relations and critical issues facing twenty-first century Christianity.In Volume 1, scholars and Church leaders offer insights into current trends in Local Theology and Missions from the contexts of Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe.
1. Introduction, Stephen Goodwin (Yeditepe University, Turkey) and Chris Hewer (St Ethelburga Centre, UK); 2. The Globalisation of Localised African Religions: The Case of Kwame Bediako, James Cox (University of Edinburgh, Scotland); 3. 'Take Home the Good News': Transforming Mission in the Context of Economic Globalisation, Jooseop Keum (Executive Secretary for Mission and Evangelism, World Council of Churches); 4. Baptism and Interreligious Dialogue, Kenneth Ross (University of Freiburg, Germany); 5. Familiar Ground - Origins and Trajectories of African Biblical Scholarship, Misheck Nyirenda (Cambridge University, UK); 6. Ngoni of Malawi (working title), Jack Thompson (University of Edinburgh, Scotland); 7. Prophetic Ministry in the Context of Conflict in Africa, Diane Stinton (Daystar University, Kenya); 8. A Chinese Theology of Suffering and Social Responsibility: The Essays of Liu Hsia, Maurie Sween (Taiwan Theological College and Seminary, Taiwan); 9. 'And the Word became flesh': The Journey of Incarnation in the Prelature of Infanta, Philippines, Sophia Marriage (Episcopal Priest, Edinburgh Diocese, Scotland); 10. Mission in Reverse: The Case of Latin America, Miguel Palomino (Director, Latin American Graduate School of Theology); 11. Reading John through Bhakti eyes: The Hermeneutic of Bishop A. J. Appasamy, Sean Doyle (Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC, USA); 12. The Immediacy of Presence in the Experience of God: An Indian-Christian Perspective, Geoman George (New York Divinity School, USA); 13. National Identity and Contemporary Bulgarian Orthodoxy, James Hopkins (United Theological Faculty, Sofia, Bulgaria); 14. Christians and Muslims in Denmark: Possibilities for Mutual Recognition, Safet Bektovic (University of Copenhagen, Denmark); 15. The Challenge of the Post-Christendom Era: The Relation of Christian Theology to World Religions, Abraham Kovacs (Debrecen Reformed University, Hungary); 16. The Central Role of Religion on Europe's Periphery: Bosnia-Herzegovina and Turkey, Stephen Goodwin (Yeditepe University, Turkey).
"Besides the variety of contexts, the Festschrift also includes numerous accounts of scholars from different Churches and ecclesial communities. This volume paints a global picture of World Christianity. Thus, it is useful for those who are interested in local theology, mission and dialogue." --Sanford Lakoff
