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Traditioning Disciples

Author : Colleen Mary Mallon
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608990887

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In a globalized world and an "age that cannot name itself," how do Christian communities sustain a recognizable gospel identity? How might examining tradition and identity formation from both theology and cultural anthropology help churches approach the challenges of being a follower of Jesus today? With these questions in focus, Colleen Mallon studies symbol systems in the works of anthropologists Mary Douglas, Victor Turner, and Clifford Geertz and places her findings in dialogue with a "thick description" of discipleship gleaned from the great Roman Catholic ecclesiologist Yves Congar, OP. The result is a reflection on gospel identity that will be invaluable to Christian ministers, missioners, and students of theology interested in the social and theological processes of disciple formation.

Traditioning Disciples

Author : Colleen Mary Mallon OP, PhD
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781630876456

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Traditioning Disciples by Colleen Mary Mallon OP, PhD Pdf

In a globalized world and an "age that cannot name itself," how do Christian communities sustain a recognizable gospel identity? How might examining tradition and identity formation from both theology and cultural anthropology help churches approach the challenges of being a follower of Jesus today? With these questions in focus, Colleen Mallon studies symbol systems in the works of anthropologists Mary Douglas, Victor Turner, and Clifford Geertz and places her findings in dialogue with a "thick description" of discipleship gleaned from the great Roman Catholic ecclesiologist Yves Congar, OP. The result is a reflection on gospel identity that will be invaluable to Christian ministers, missioners, and students of theology interested in the social and theological processes of disciple formation.

Making Disciples in a World Parish

Author : Paul W. Chilcote
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608998807

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Making Disciples in a World Parish by Paul W. Chilcote Pdf

In this collection of inspirational and challenging essays, Methodists from around the globe reflect on the practice of disciple-making in their own contexts. From their own perspectives, they address questions like: What are the challenges you face? What biblical images shape your missional practice? What examples of Christian authenticity inspire your communities? What gifts related to mission and evangelism do you offer the global community of faith? Churches on every continent have their own stories of struggle and faithfulness. Indeed, each distinct community within any given region has a voice of its own that deserves to be heard. The voices included in this volume belong to women and men alike. Likewise, they resound with the accents of Africa and Asia, Latin and North America, Europe, and Oceania. Each voice is distinct, but all articulate a vision of faith made effective through love. In a world characterized variously by poverty and violence as well as prosperity and peace, the church must reclaim its central mission "to make disciples of Jesus Christ." In their effort to articulate a vision of mission and evangelism, the contributors to this volume bear witness to the fact that we can no longer do this work in isolation from one another. To be the ambassadors of the gospel, we need each other and we need to pay attention to the voices that sound different from our own. This volume takes a large step in that vital direction.

Disciple Making Is . . .

Author : Dave Earley,Rod Dempsey
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433677069

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Disciple Making Is . . . by Dave Earley,Rod Dempsey Pdf

Dozens of brief yet powerful chapters about what it really means to live out the Great Commission in practical terms, written by two men with more than sixty years of combined discipleship experience.

Jesus, Paul and Matthew, Volume Two

Author : Andries Van Aarde
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781527549593

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Jesus, Paul and Matthew, Volume Two by Andries Van Aarde Pdf

This book is the second of two volumes which reflect on the trend in biblical scholarship that contrasts the vision of the historical Jesus with that of the apostle Paul, on the one hand, and the vision of Paul with that of the evangelist Matthew, on the other. It argues that Jesus replaced the concept of ‘politics of holiness’ with that of ‘politics of compassion’. This means that the church as a community of Jesus-followers forms a fictive family, replacing a soteriology grounded in the biological family. God’s adoption of people as ‘God’s children’ is based on the potential of people to absorb the divine into their humanity. This truism is to be found in the visions shared by the peasant Jesus, the apostle Paul and the rabbi Matthew, as well as in creedal Christianity. The book concludes with autobiographical reflective notes, analogous to the parabolic story of the travellers to Emmaus from Jerusalem (Luke 24) and that of the African eunuch (Acts 8) on his way back from Jerusalem to Africa. The notes serve to consolidate the two volumes on Jesus, Paul and Matthew and their messages of God’s wisdom, justice and mercy.

The Gift of Mission

Author : James H. Kroeger
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608332793

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The Gift of Mission by James H. Kroeger Pdf

In 2011 the Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers celebrated one hundred years of mission work in more than forty countries around the world. These essays describe the achievements, and failures, of the past and the challenges and rewards that mission outreach experiences today in our world of pluralism, and it probes into the future of mission and the changing nature of that mission. Included among the many contributors are Cardinal Francis George, Robert Schreiter, Peter Phan, Dana Robert, and Bishop Ricardo Ramirez. Complete texts of the plenaries by Maryknoll representatives and invited speakers are included and summaries are presented by leaders of a number of break-out sessions. Among the latter are Barbara Reid, Daniel Groody, Ana Maria Pineda, and many others.

The Disciples according to Mark

Author : C. Clifton Black
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467436458

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The Disciples according to Mark by C. Clifton Black Pdf

Redaction criticism attempts to identify biblical authors' theological interests by examining their adaptation of sources. Focusing on representative studies of Jesus' disciples in the Gospel of Mark, this pioneering book by C. Clifton Black has become the standard evaluation of that method's exegetical reliability. Comprehensively reviewing recent scholarship, Black identifies three distinctive types of redaction criticism in Markan interpretation. He demonstrates that diverse redaction-critical interpretations of the disciples in Mark have bolstered rather than controlled scholarly presuppositions to a degree that impugns the method's reliability for interpreting Mark. The book concludes by assessing redaction criticism's usefulness and offering a more balanced approach to Mark's interpretation. This second edition includes a substantial, detailed afterword that revisits the book's primary issues, converses with its critics, and provides an update of Markan scholarship over the past twenty-five years.

The Acts of the Apostles

Author : P.D. James
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780857861078

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The Acts of the Apostles by P.D. James Pdf

Acts is the sequel to Luke's gospel and tells the story of Jesus's followers during the 30 years after his death. It describes how the 12 apostles, formerly Jesus's disciples, spread the message of Christianity throughout the Mediterranean against a background of persecution. With an introduction by P.D. James

Biblical, Traditional, and Theological Framework for Understanding Christian Prophetism in Ghana Today

Author : Daniel Nii Aboagye Aryeh
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498244367

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Biblical, Traditional, and Theological Framework for Understanding Christian Prophetism in Ghana Today by Daniel Nii Aboagye Aryeh Pdf

The basis for this project is to verify and determine the extent to which contemporary prophetic ministry in Ghana appropriates prophetism in the early church, Corpus Paulinum, and traditional prophetism in Ghana. The spirit of prophecy which was believed to have ceased in Judaism and during the intertestamental period has now been restored at the inauguration of Christianity. Notwithstanding, Paul gave stipulations for prophets and prophecy in the church in 1 Corinthians 14. This confirms that prophecy was a common phenomenon in the early church and Pauline communities. Contemporary prophetic ministry in Ghana claimed to have conformed to Pauline stipulations concerning prophets and prophecy in the church, but what is their level of conformity? Contemporary prophetic ministry is becoming popular due to its appeal and compatibility with religious worldviews and its pragmatic outlook that resonates with the Ghanaian phenomenon of religion. As an adherent of the Akan traditional religion would go to a religious intermediary for ebisa (literally to "inquire" or "ask") into present or future happenings, contemporary prophets have positioned themselves to be agents of ebisa in Ghanaian Christianity. This book explores biblical and traditional understandings of prophetism that have influenced contemporary Christian understanding of prophets and prophecy in the church.

House of Disciples

Author : Michael H. Crosby
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2004-01-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781592445059

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House of Disciples by Michael H. Crosby Pdf

The household was the basic unit of the early church; it also constituted the basic unit of political economy until the Industrial Revolution. This richly detailed work uses the notion of house as a unifying theme, establishing the identity and concerns of the early Christian churches. What emphases did Matthew's gospel have for that audience - which Crosby establishes was urban-based and prosperous - and what does it mean to First World Christians today? Through an in-depth exploration of Matthew's gospel and its socioeconomic milieu, 'House of Disciples' shows how the world of the early church continues to challenge Christians nineteen hundred years later. It makes a unique contribution to both New Testament scholarship and the practice of a contemporary spirituality.

Forming Christian Disciples

Author : David Lowes Watson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2002-04-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781579109462

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Forming Christian Disciples by David Lowes Watson Pdf

In this volume, David Lowes Watson provides a basic resource for the formation of faithful Christian disciples and the revitalizing of congregations. Beginning with a Christ-centered model for the church, Watson shows how leaders in discipleship are the key to vital congregations. He then offers procedures for introducing and sustaining covenant discipleship groups as a means of developing these leaders, and concludes with guidelines for the office of class leader as a means of implementing their leadership. How does a congregation decide on covenant discipleship? How are the groups formed? What is the role of a class leader? How do class leaders connect with other leaders in the congregation? These questions, and much more, are the subject of a resource that is foundational for any congregation wishing to revitalize its life and work through the forming of faithful Christian disciples. This volume is the third in a trilogy: Covenant Discipleship, Class Leaders, and Forming Christian Disciples.

The Testimony of the Beloved Disciple

Author : Richard Bauckham
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2007-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780801034855

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The Testimony of the Beloved Disciple by Richard Bauckham Pdf

A leading New Testament scholar explores key issues in the Gospel of John.

Traditional Japanese Literature

Author : Haruo Shirane
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 601 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780231504539

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Traditional Japanese Literature by Haruo Shirane Pdf

Haruo Shirane's critically acclaimed Traditional Japanese Literature: An Anthology, Beginnings to 1600, contains key examples of both high and low styles of poetry, drama, prose fiction, and essays. For this abridged edition, Shirane retains substantial excerpts from such masterworks as The Tale of Genji, The Tales of the Heike, The Pillow Book, the Man'yoshu, and the Kokinshu. He preserves his comprehensive survey of secular and religious anecdotes (setsuwa) as well as classical poems with extensive commentary. He features no drama; selections from influential war epics; and notable essays on poetry, fiction, history, and religion. Texts are interwoven to bring into focus common themes, styles, and allusions while inviting comparison and debate. The result is a rich encounter with ancient and medieval Japanese culture and history. Each text and genre is enhanced by extensive introductions that provide sociopolitical and cultural context. The anthology is organized by period, genre, and topic—an instructor-friendly structure—and a comprehensive bibliography guides readers toward further study. Praise for Traditional Japanese Literature: An Anthology, Beginnings to 1600 "Haruo Shirane has done a splendid job at this herculean task."—Joshua Mostow, University of British Columbia "A comprehensive and innovative anthology.... All of the introductions are excellent."—Journal of Asian Studies "One of those impressive, erudite, must-have titles for anyone interested in Asian literature."—Bloomsbury Review "An anthology that comprises superb translations of an exceptionally wide range of texts.... Highly recommended."—Choice "A wealth of material."—Monumenta Nipponica

Disciple Making among Hindus

Author : Timothy Shultz
Publisher : William Carey Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780878089680

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Disciple Making among Hindus by Timothy Shultz Pdf

Drawing on thirty years’ experience among Hindus, Timothy Shultz writes this book as a testimony of the kingdom of God growing in a non-Christian environment. Disciple Making among Hindus: Making Authentic Relationships Grow describes how Hindu people experience and respond to Jesus Christ. What are the core values and rhythms of their cultural world? What are the patterns of community and discipleship that help them draw closer to Jesus? Through moving personal stories, biblical reflection, and practical wisdom, Shultz introduces us to the centrality of family, the covenantal relationships that make up Hindu social life, and the yearning for authentic spiritual experience. While this book will benefit anyone wanting to make disciples among Hindus, it is far more than a strategy of contextualization or a blueprint for successful evangelism. Read it to discover the beauty of Hindus as Jesus sees them—and the beauty of Jesus through Hindu eyes.

Health, Culture and Religion in South Asia

Author : Assa Doron,Alex Broom
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317988373

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Health, Culture and Religion in South Asia by Assa Doron,Alex Broom Pdf

Health, Culture and Religion in South Asia brings together top international scholars from a range of social science disciplines to critically explore the interplay of local cultural and religious practices in the delivery and experiences of health in South Asia. This groundbreaking text provides much needed insight into the relationships between health, culture, community, livelihood, and the nation-state, and in particular, the recent struggles of disadvantaged groups to gain access to health care in South Asia. The book brings together anthropologists, sociologists, economists, health researchers and development specialists to provide the reader with an interdisciplinary approach to the study of South Asian health and a comprehensive understanding of cutting edge research in this area. Addressing key issues affecting a range of geographical areas including India, Nepal and Pakistan, this text will be essential reading for students and researchers interested in Asian Studies and for those interested in gaining a better understanding of health in developing countries. This book was published as a special issue of South Asian History and Culture.