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Gaining Fresh Insights for Missions
In today's world, the church on mission faces the immense challenge of engaging an array of cultures and ideologies. To address these issues, theologians and missiologists usually focus on Jesus and Paul. However, the Apostle Peter's words, steeped in wisdom, are another vital link between foundational Christian truths and the complexities of our global context.
For this reason, Reading 1 Peter Missiologically is a significant contribution to both biblical scholarship and mission practice. Examining 1 Peter through a missiological lens unveils the apostle's strategic approach to cross-cultural evangelism amidst persecution and cultural diversity. It is not just an academic exercise; the authors provide practical insights for missionaries, church leaders, and theologians, helping them to contextualize the gospel in a culturally sensitive manner. This book bridges the gap between theological study and real-world application.
Reading 1 Peter Missiologically is an essential resource for anyone seeking to participate in Christian outreach more effectively. It challenges readers to rethink modern missionary strategies. If you want to deepen your understanding of the Bible's teaching on global mission and apply it across the world, this book is a must-read.
Abeneazer G. Urga (PhD, Columbia International University) heads the MA in Biblical Studies Department and lectures in Biblical Studies at the Evangelical Theological College (ETC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia International University and Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology (EGST). He is also a member of SIL International and SIL in Ethiopia. He has authored several books and articles, including his recent monograph Intercession of Jesus in Hebrews (Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2023) and is the co-editor of Reading Hebrews Missiologically: The Missionary Motive, Message and Methods of Hebrews (Littleton: William Carey Publishing, 2023).
Jessica A. Udall (PhD, Columbia International University) is Professor of Intercultural Studies at Evangelical Theological College in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Adjunct Professor of Intercultural Studies at Columbia International University. She has been active in cross-cultural ministry in Ethiopia and among immigrants in the United States for the past seventeen years. She is the author of Loving the Stranger: Welcoming Immigrants in the Name of Jesus.
Edward L. Smither (PhD, University of Wales; PhD, University of Pretoria) serves as Professor of Intercultural Studies and History of Global Christianity and Dean of the School of Missions and Intercultural Ministry at Columbia International University. Previously, he served for fourteen years in intercultural ministry in North Africa, France, and the United States. His recent books include Christian Mission: A Concise Global History and John Stott: A Facilitator of Global Missional Theology.
Preface
PART 1: THE MISSIONARY MOTIVE OF 1 PETER
Chapter 1: Salvation of the Nations: The Vision of God's Mission in 1 Peter 1:10?12 by Joshua Bowman
Chapter 2: Like Father Like Son: Holiness and Missio Dei in 1 Peter by Gift Mtukwa
Chapter 3: Mission by God's Living Stones: Watchman Nee's Missional Exegesis of 1 Peter 2:5?11 by Jacob Chengwei Feng
Chapter 4: Embodying God's Mission in an Unfriendly World: The Identity and Missionary Mandate of the Church in 1 Peter by Boubakar Sanou
Chapter 5: The Role of the Spirit in Mission in 1 Peter by Yimenu Adimass Belay
Chapter 6: Eschatology and Mission in 1 Peter by Grant LeMarquand
PART 2: THE MISSIONARY MESSAGE OF 1 PETER
Chapter 7: Salvation and Judgment as Missionary Message in 1 Peter by Markus T. Klausli
Chapter 8: The Missiological Message of Hope in 1 Peter by Sarah Lunsford
Chapter 9: Mission to the Dead and the Resurrection of Jesus: 1 Peter 3:18?22 and Ancestor Christology in Africa by Rudolf K. Gaisie
PART 3: THE MISSIONARY METHODS OF 1 PETER
Chapter 10: Missional Hospitality: Responding to Physical and Spiritual Alienation by Tricia Stephens
Chapter 11: Suffering in God's Mission: Reflections from 1 Peterby Edward L. Smither
Chapter 12: Ethical Living as Proto-Evangelion: Holiness, Honor, and Hope in 1 Peter by Jessica A. Udall
Chapter 13: Evangelism in 1 Peter: The Verbal Proclamation of a People Awaiting the Return of Their King by Will Brooks
Chapter 14: Missional Implications of Christ's Proclamation to the Spirits in 1 Peter 3:18?22 by Sigurd Grindheim
Chapter 15: The Pilgrimage Motif in 1 Peter and Its Implications for Evangelism by Sofia Papaspyrou
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