Contents: Encountering mission in the Scriptures -- Encountering missions in history -- Encountering missions as a candidate -- Encountering missions as a sent one and as a sender -- Missions encountering the contemporary world. Abstract: This bestselling textbook by leading missionary scholars offers an engaging introduction to the work of missions in the contemporary world. It provides a broad overview of the biblical, theological, and historical foundations for missions. It also considers personal and practical issues involved in becoming a missionary, the process of getting to the mission field, and contemporary challenges a mission worker must face. Sidebars, charts, maps, and numerous case studies are included. This new edition has been updated and revised throughout and features a full-color interior. -- Amazon. Other Notes Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-324) and index. Published in: Grand Rapids, Michigan Physical description: 336 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 c

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