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Now in its second edition, Christianity as a World Religion locates Christianity within its global context. Structured by geographical region, it covers Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, and Oceania. It deals with four dimensions of Christianity in each context: Christian history, churches and society, interreligious relations, and distinctive worship and theology. Study questions and further reading suggestions are provided in each chapter. Fully updated throughout, this second edition now includes: A new chapter covering Christianity in Oceania Further analysis of the early growth of Christianity in Asia and Africa Coverage of research trends in migration, theologies of prosperity, and the role of local agents in evangelization Coverage of global interconnections and networks, new movements, global Catholicism, Christian political engagement and persecution of Christian communities A thorough revision of the conclusion, including reflection on the discipline of world Christianity and its implications for theology 40 images and maps Chapter summaries Extra resources online including a timeline and weblinks New text design and layout, making the text more studentfriendly and accessible Christianity as a World Religion is ideal for courses on World Christianity, Christianity as a Global Religion, the History of Christianity and contemporary Christian theology.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Christianity as a World Religion: An Introduction'? A: The book locates Christianity within its global context, covering various geographical regions and addressing dimensions such as history, society, interreligious relations, and distinctive worship and theology.
- Q: How is the book structured? A: The book is structured by geographical region, discussing Christianity in Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, North America, and Oceania.
- Q: What new content is included in the second edition? A: The second edition includes a new chapter on Christianity in Oceania, further analysis of early Christianity growth in Asia and Africa, and insights on migration, local agents in evangelization, and global interconnections.
- Q: Are there any additional resources provided with the book? A: Yes, the book includes chapter summaries, study questions, further reading suggestions, and online resources such as a timeline and weblinks.
- Q: What is the length of the book? A: The book has a total of 362 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Christianity as a World Religion: An Introduction' is Sebastian Kim.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on November 3, 2016.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic courses? A: Yes, it is ideal for courses on World Christianity, Christianity as a Global Religion, and the History of Christianity.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.