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Transforming Conversion – Rethinking the Language and Contours of Christian Initiation
Gordon T. Smith
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Paperback. Rethinking the Language and Contours of Christian Initiation. 224 pages. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: HRCM. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 16. Weight: 312.
This volume offers much-needed theological reflection on the phenomenon of conversion and transformation. Gordon Smith provides a robust evaluation that covers the broad range of thinking about conversion across Christian traditions and addresses global contexts. Smith contends that both in the church and in discussions about contemporary mission, the language of conversion inherited from revivalism is inadequate in helping to navigate the questions that shape how we do church, how we approach faith formation, how evangelism is integrated into congregational life, and how we witness to the faith in non-Christian environments. We must rethink the nature of the church in ... Read more
This volume offers much-needed theological reflection on the phenomenon of conversion and transformation. Gordon Smith provides a robust evaluation that covers the broad range of thinking about conversion across Christian traditions and addresses global contexts. Smith contends that both in the church and in discussions about contemporary mission, the language of conversion inherited from revivalism is inadequate in helping to navigate the questions that shape how we do church, how we approach faith formation, how evangelism is integrated into congregational life, and how we witness to the faith in non-Christian environments. We must rethink the nature of the church in ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Baker Publishing Group
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
218
Place of Publication
Ada, MI, United States
ISBN
9780801032479
SKU
V9780801032479
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About Gordon T. Smith
Gordon T. Smith (PhD, Loyola School of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University) is president of Ambrose University in Calgary, Alberta, and professor of systematic and spiritual theology. He has also taught at Regent College, Vancouver, and is the author of many books, including Beginning Well and A Holy Meal.
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