Christianity in East and Southeast Asia

Todd M Johnson editor Kenneth R Ross editor Francis Alvarez editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Edinburgh University Press

Published:24th Mar '20

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Taking the analysis of worldwide Christianity to a deeper level of detail, this volume focuses on Christianity in East and Southeast Asia, covering every country and offering both reliable demographic information and original interpretative essays by indigenous scholars and practitioners. It maps patterns of growth and decline, assesses major traditions and movements, analyses key themes, and examines current trends. As a comprehensive account of the presence of Christianity in every country in East and Southeast Asia, this volume is set to become a standard work of reference in its field.

[An] excellent publication in every department, and a text that will serve the World Christianity student well at every level. -- Wilson McMahon, Koinonia Theological Seminary, Davao City, Philippines * Studies in World Christianity, Volume 27, Issue 2 *
[...] the volume, magisterial in its sweep, makes an excellent contribution to scholarship in Asian Christianity and I heartily encourage a wide readership. -- Dave Johnson, Asia Pacific Theological Seminary, Baguio City, Philippines * Asian Journal of Pentecostal Studies Vol. 24, No. 2 *
The authors of the different chapters bring to light the intricate interaction and social processes in the encounter between Christianity and the socio-cultural contexts in each country. [...] This precious volume offers a lot of very enlightening reading. -- Greg Soetomo SJ, Chief Editor of Asia Pacific Mission Studies * International Journal of Asian Christianity 4 (2021) *
This splendid work reflects a conceptual shift from the idea of Christian mission to the Far East to an understanding of Asia as one of the springs from which global Christianity flows. It offers a comprehensive account and analysis of how a Western religion has put down deep roots among the peoples of East and Southeast Asia, as good news amidst much suffering. Indeed, it goes further to project the future of Christianity in Asia. For these three reasons, I highly recommend this book. * Jooseop Keum, Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary Seoul, South Korea *
The volume is an essential reference for Christian practitioners from all traditions, scholars and students studying Asian studies, Asian (World) Christianity, and Theology. -- Chammah J. Kaunda, Yonsei University * Mission Studies 39 *
Overall, this is an excellent volume highly commended and surely a suitable reference work on this subject for years to come. -- Brian Talbot, Minister Broughty Ferry Baptist Church * SBET *

ISBN: 9781474451604

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1754g

568 pages