God in Russia
The Challenge of Freedom
Published on 17. November 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
456 pages
978-0-7618-1549-5 (ISBN)
Description
God in Russia is an extraordinary collection of articles written by Protestant and Orthodox writers, academics, and clergy. The book provides an in-depth look at the attitudes, values, and issues that divide Orthodoxy and Protestantism as they both seek to carry out Christian mission in what is generally considered to be 'Orthodox lands.' While western Protestants often lack the understanding and cultural sensitivity necessary to operate effectively in Eastern Europe, many Orthodox leaders misinterpret the intentions of western Protestants because of their limited exposure to western missions. The articles in this book are aimed at clarifying the perspectives of the two groups so that they can understand each other's position and effectively work toward their common goal.
Reviews / Votes
'God in Russia' is to be commended for its irenic tone and candor, as it attempts to understand and explain the convictions and passions, the laudable accomplishments and embarrassing blunders of both the western missionary enterprise and historic Russian Orthodox Church. . . . The value of this book, however, is the conversation concerning the challenge of how mission work should, and should not be done. * Concordia Theological Quarterly * 'God in Russia' is to be commended for its irenic tone and candor, as it attempts to understand and explain the convictions and passions, the laudable accomplishments and embarrassing blunders of both the western missionary enterprise and historic Russian Orthodox Church. . . . The value of this book, however, is the conversation concerning the challenge of how mission work should, and should not be done. * Concordia Theological Quarterly *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 147 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
590 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7618-1549-5 (9780761815495)
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Persons
Sharon Linzey is Professor of Sociology and Director of the Institute for Religion in Society at George Fox University. Ken Kaisch is a Psychologist in private practice and a Priest at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Fullerton, California.
Content
chapter 1 Where Is Russia Now? chapter 2 It Hurts! Voices of Missionaries and Converts chapter 3 Forces Contributing to the Hurt chapter 4 Is There Common Ground or a Common Life? chapter 5 Attempts at Solutions chapter 6 Millstones and Stumbling Blocks! chapter 7 Stumbling Towards Conclusions chapter 8 Index