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Evangelicalism, Protestant Church History, World History - General & Miscellaneous

Christianity Reborn: The Global Expansion of Evangelicalism in the Twentieth Century (Studies in the History of Christian Missions Series)

Name: Christianity Reborn: The Global Expansion of Evangelicalism in the Twentieth Century (Studies in the History of Christian Missions Series)
Author: Donald M. Lewis
ISBN: 9780802824837

by Donald M. Lewis

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Overview

"Christianity Reborn provides the first transnational in-depth analysis of the global expansion of evangelical Protestantism during the past century. While the growth of evangelical Christianity in the non-Western world has already been documented, the significance of this book lies in its scholarly treatment of that phenomenon." Written by prominent historians of religion, these chapters explore the expansion of evangelical (including charismatic) Christianity in non-English-speaking lands, with special reference to dynamic indigenous responses. The range of locations covered includes western and southern Africa, eastern and southern Asia, Latin America, and Oceania. The concluding essay provides a sociological account of evangelicalism's success, highlighting its ability to create a multiplicity of faith communities suited to very different ethnic, racial, and geographical regions.

Synopsis

Ten chapters by scholars of history, sociology, and religious studies consider the expansion of evangelical (including charismatic) Protestantism during the last century. The range of locations covered includes western and southern Africa, eastern and southern Asia, Latin America, and Oceana. Particular attention is given to dynamic indigenous responses, and to the ability of evangelicalism to adapt itself to various ethnic, racial, and geographic contexts. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR