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The Oxford Handbook of Christianity in Asia

3.2/5 ( ratings)

Named by the
International Bulletin of Missionary Studies
as an Outstanding Book of 2014 for Mission Studies

Despite the ongoing global expansion of Christianity, there remains a lack of comprehensive scholarship on its development in Asia. This volume fills the gap by exploring the world of Asian Christianity and its manifold expressions, including worship, theology, spirituality, inter-religious
relations, interventions in society, and mission. The contributors, from over twenty countries, deconstruct many of the widespread misconceptions and interpretations of Christianity in Asia. They analyze how the growth of Christian beliefs throughout the continent is linked with the socio-political
and cultural processes of colonization, decolonization, modernization, democratization, identity construction of social groups, and various social movements. With a particular focus on inter-religious encounters and emerging theological and spiritual paradigms, the volume provides alternative frames
for understanding the phenomenon of conversion and studies how the scriptures of other religious traditions are used in the practice of Christianity within Asia.

Pages: 684

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Release: June 24, 2014

ISBN: 0199329060

ISBN 13: 9780199329069

The Oxford Handbook of Christianity in Asia

3.2/5 ( ratings)

Named by the
International Bulletin of Missionary Studies
as an Outstanding Book of 2014 for Mission Studies

Despite the ongoing global expansion of Christianity, there remains a lack of comprehensive scholarship on its development in Asia. This volume fills the gap by exploring the world of Asian Christianity and its manifold expressions, including worship, theology, spirituality, inter-religious
relations, interventions in society, and mission. The contributors, from over twenty countries, deconstruct many of the widespread misconceptions and interpretations of Christianity in Asia. They analyze how the growth of Christian beliefs throughout the continent is linked with the socio-political
and cultural processes of colonization, decolonization, modernization, democratization, identity construction of social groups, and various social movements. With a particular focus on inter-religious encounters and emerging theological and spiritual paradigms, the volume provides alternative frames
for understanding the phenomenon of conversion and studies how the scriptures of other religious traditions are used in the practice of Christianity within Asia.

Pages: 684

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Release: June 24, 2014

ISBN: 0199329060

ISBN 13: 9780199329069

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