Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission Bosch, David Jacobus. creator text bibliography nyu Maryknoll, N.Y Orbis Books c1991 1991 monographic eng

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xix, 587 p. ; 25 cm. "Bosch examins the entire sweep of Christian tradition to show historically how five paradigms have encapsualted the Christian understand of how God saves and what human beings should do in response. Bosch then outlines the key charactersitcs of an emergin 'postmodern' paradigm dialectically linking salvation's transcendent and immanent dimensions." --from back cover Introduction. Mission : the contemporary crisis -- pt. 1. New Testament models of mission. Reflections on the New Testament as a missionary document -- Matthew : mission as disciple-making -- Luke-Acts : practicing forgiveness and solidarity with the poor -- Mission in Paul : invitation to join the eschatological community -- pt. 2. Historical paradigms of mission. Paradigm changes in missiology -- The missionary paradigm of the Eastern Church -- The medieval Roman Catholic missionary paradigm -- The missionary paradigm of the Protestant Reformation -- Mission in the wake of the Enlightenment -- pt. 3. Toward a relevant missiology. The emergence of a postmodern paradigm -- Mission in a time of testing -- Elements of an emerging ecumenical missionary paradigm -- Mission in many modes. David J. Bosch. Includes bibliographical references (p. 535-562) and indexes. Missions Theory Missions Theory BV2063 .B649 1991 266.001 BOS 0883447444 9780883447444 0883447193 (pbk.) 9780883447192 (pbk.) 90021619 DLC 901018 20240214124754.0 22625396 eng