- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Darton,Longman & Todd Ltd; 1st Edition edition (21 Jun 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0232523266
- ISBN-13: 978-0232523263
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 376,441 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book provides a thorough introduction to the theology of mission. The author begins by laying the foundations for an understanding of theology and mission, before he goes on to describe contemporary issues in mission.'
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This overview of mission theology should become a standard student text book. In an easy to read manner Kirk sets out to explore the concept of mission and review 7 key issues in mission (evangelism, culture, justice, other religions, peace, ecology and partnership). He finishes on a reflection on the nature of the church and mission. Each theme is dealt with carefully, with a logical order of presentation. The book is written from an evangelical outlook, with a clear emphasis on the centrality of the Bible in knowing God. But this is linked with a broad appreciation of the ideas of others. The only significant omission is the views of pentecostals/AICs. The book does not aim at a comprehensive analysis of each issue where all the different viewpoints are presented, but rather presents the authors understanding outlining the views of others as they occur in his discussion. For more academic detail turn to Bosch, Transforming Mission, but as a clear, thorough introduction to mission theology there is little to compare to "What is mission?"(I should admit to knowing the author who I rate highly).
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Outstanding Survey of Holistic Christian Mission
5 Oct 2007
Format:Paperback
Professor Kirk's "What is Mission?" is likely the best short overview of the purpose and methods of Twenty-first Century missiology. He presents an holistic and biblical basis for our participation in the missio Dei, with the clear clarion call for the universal Church to "be witnesses" in all the world, with the whole Gospel. This is the book for anyone seeking a firm grounding in contemporary missiology.
What is Mission?
11 Mar 2011
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This book was ordered for an assignment in school. I thought this book was very resourceful about missions. It is very easy to read and would recommend others to read it.
3 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Very liberal view of Mission
29 Sep 2007
Format:Paperback
The book gives a sound overview of a liberal perspective of Mission. It is a good read, but unfortunately it is limited because it does not bring in the conservative view of a primary focus of Mission on the sharing of the Good News and the current and future salvation offered to all those who accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. If you are liberal in your view of Mission, this book is for you.
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