Christianity Rediscovered
Popular Edition
Will be published approx. on 30. May 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-334-05665-2 (ISBN)
Description
Christianity Rediscovered is more than just a classic missionary story. It is also a profound challenge, a call to a radical redefinition of what we mean when we talk about mission - as relevant to today's church as it was when it was first written.
For Vincent Donovan, his experiences amongst the Masai in East Africa meant a total reappraisal of the meaning of his faith, and a rediscovery of his Christianity. Written with moving simplicity, Donovan's account continues to represent a provocative challenge to all those engaged in issues of evangelism and culture.
Bringing this vital work to a new generation, this edition includes a foreword by Chris Lane, author of Ordinary Miracles.
For Vincent Donovan, his experiences amongst the Masai in East Africa meant a total reappraisal of the meaning of his faith, and a rediscovery of his Christianity. Written with moving simplicity, Donovan's account continues to represent a provocative challenge to all those engaged in issues of evangelism and culture.
Bringing this vital work to a new generation, this edition includes a foreword by Chris Lane, author of Ordinary Miracles.
Reviews / Votes
"If you're grappling with the relationship between faith and culture, Christianity Rediscovered is one of the most important books you could possibly read. I recommend it to people all the time." -- Pete Greig "Culture is not the enemy of the Gospel but the very means by which we encounter the Incarnation....I hope that this new edition of a famous classic will start a much-needed conversation about the purpose and content of our Gospel proclamation." -- Philip North, Bishop of Burnley "This much loved classic inspires us to tune into the whisper of His Spirit who is endlessly creative across cultures and time, as He calls His beloved children home". -- Jill Duff, Bishop of Lancaster "I return to this book more than almost any other because it reminds me what the church is, and how God is at work in places before I ever show up. " -- Samuel WellsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 126 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-334-05665-2 (9780334056652)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Vincent Donovan was a Roman Catholic priest from the United States. He was ordained in 1952 and was a Spiritan missionary to the Masai in Tanzania for 17 years during the 1960s and 70s. Chris Lane is Leader of Langworthy Community Church, Salford & Tutor at St Mellitus North West. He is the author of 'Ordinary Miracles' and appears regularly as a speaker at New Wine and Soul Survivor
Content
Preface
Foreword by Chris Lane
Introduction
1. One Hundred Years in East Africa
2. The Masai
3. A Time to Be Silent and a Time to Think
4. A Time to Speak and a Time to Act
5. What Do You Think of the Christ?
6. The Response
7. A Time for Laughter and a Time for Tears
8. Churches: The New, the Young, and the Particular
9. Signs of the Times
10. The Winds of Change
An African Creed
Notes
Foreword by Chris Lane
Introduction
1. One Hundred Years in East Africa
2. The Masai
3. A Time to Be Silent and a Time to Think
4. A Time to Speak and a Time to Act
5. What Do You Think of the Christ?
6. The Response
7. A Time for Laughter and a Time for Tears
8. Churches: The New, the Young, and the Particular
9. Signs of the Times
10. The Winds of Change
An African Creed
Notes