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Sixteenth-Century Mission Explorations in Protestant and Roman Catholic Theology and Practice.
A diverse cast of contributors explore the wide-reaching practice and theology of mission during this era. Rather than a century bereft of cross-cultural outreach, we find both Reformers and Roman Catholics preaching the gospel and establishing the church in all the world. This overlooked yet rich h...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Ashland :
Lexham Press,
2021.
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| Colección: | Studies in historical & systematic theology.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction (Edward L. Smither)
- The Meaning of Mission
- Mission in Forgotten Places
- Part One: Lutheran, Reformed, and Anabaptist Mission
- Chapter 1: Correcting the Record: The Reformers on Evangelism and Missions (Ray Van Neste)
- A Negative Interpretation
- Warneck's Definition of Missions
- Warneck's Assessment of the Reformers' Theology
- Evaluation of the Reformers Themselves
- Mission within Christendom
- Luther (1483-1546)
- Martin Bucer (1491-1551)
- John Calvin (1509-1564)
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
- Chapter 2: Trinity in a Woman's Soul: Recovering a Women's Spirituality for Mission in Jan Hus's Dcerka [the Daughter] (Michèle Miller Sigg)
- Vernacular Theology and Social Change in Fourteenth and Fifteenth Century Bohemia
- Devotio Moderna
- The Role of Bethlehem Chapel
- Introducing the Daughter
- Overview of the Text
- A Closer Look at the Text
- Lesson One
- Lesson Two
- Lesson Three
- Lesson Four
- Lesson Five
- Lesson Six
- Lesson Seven
- Lesson Eight
- Lesson Nine
- Lesson Ten
- Prophetic Spirituality as Framework and Application for Mission
- Faith as a Heart Relationship with Christ
- Disciplined and Active Spirituality that Emphasizes Orthopraxy
- Eschatological Disobedience and Suffering for Christ
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
- Chapter 3: The Wittenberg Connection in Scandinavia: The Catalyst of the Reformation within Historical Complexity (Robert L. Gallagher)
- Reformation Wittenberg: A Center of Missions Training
- The Wittenberg Connection in Denmark
- King Christian II: Progressive Despot
- King Frederik I: Rising Reformation Rumblings
- King Christian III: Completion of Lutheran Reformation
- Danish Lutheran Theology Aligns with Wittenberg
- The Wittenberg Connection in Sweden
- Spreading Wittenberg Theology
- Distribution of Reformation Literature
- Royal Political Intrigues
- The Wittenberg Connection in Finland
- Encounters with Luther's Reformation
- Influences of Wittenberg's Community
- Summary of Lutheran Mission Activity
- Cultural and Economic Ties
- Educational Training Centers
- Christian Humanism
- Committed Messengers
- Royal Sponsorship and Rejection of Catholicism
- Peasant Support and Rebellious Uprisings
- Information Distribution
- Theological Writings
- Bible Translations
- Church Articles and Orders
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
- Chapter 4: French Reformed Mission before Calvin 1515-1535 (Garry Austin)
- French Evangelical Mission before Luther
- A French Reform Movement Ignites (1520-1525)
- Royal Support for the Gospel Mission
- Arrests and Executions and the Furtherance of the Gospel
- Guillaume Farel and the Navarre Network
- Leadership and Literature Help the Gospel Influence Spread
- Continued Growth amid Persecution