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ASIAN VOICES in CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY . Edi:Te.D by Gejw.Id H September/October, 1976 Vol. XXVI No.6 LIBRARY Broadway (at I 20th Street), New York, N.Y. 10027 Subscription : U.S.P.. $4.00 a year; $7.00 two years Telephone: (Area 212) 662-7100 All others $4 .50 a year ; $8 .00 two years EDITORIAL AND CIRCULATION OFFICE 1-15 copies, 50 cents each; 16-50 copies, Room 678,475 Riverside Drive, New York, N.Y. 10027 35 cents; more than 50 copies, 25 cents each Telephone : (Area 212)870-2175 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY ON THE WORLD CHRISTIAN MISSION This mat e rLa.l has been selected and adapted from Book Notes, beginning with tte fall of 1970. Because it seemed desirable to keep this listing to a reasonable size, some books could not be included. It was decided to omil biographies of individual missionaries and accounts of individual churches, or denominations, unless there was something which made that account unusually significant or representative. Books en the social, economic and cultural situations in which the Church carries on its mission will be the subject of a separate listing. The date at the end of each paragraph indicates the original review. I. THEOLOGY AND PRACTICE OF MISSION ASIAN VOICES IN CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY . Edi:te.d by GeJW.i.d H. An.deA6on., MaJtyfmoli, N. Y. O~b~ Boo~. 1976. 321 pp. $15.00 pap~ $7.95. An important work with chapters by prominent Protestant theologians from nine countries. Taken together these state­ ments document these words from the Introduction that here "Christian theologians in the Third World... seek to conceptualize the God of biblical revelation within the context of their different cultures." In addition, there are twelve statements of "Selected Creeds, Confessions and Theological Statements of Churches of Asia." May / June 76. BANGKOK '73: THE BEGINNING OR END OF WORLD MISSION? PU~ Be.yeJtha.u6e.. En.gwh EdLUon.. G~an.d RapicU. Zondenvo» PUbWMn.g Houoe.. 1974. 192 pp. Pap~. $3.95. A vigorous and able critique of this Conference by the Professor of Missiology - 2 ­ and Ecumenical Theology at Tubingen . Criticisms s tress the dominaUon by theo­ logical concepts "straight from Geneva," the manipulation from the same source, all wi th the goal of replacing the Biblical unders tanding of mission by a "syncretistic ideology of ch ang Lng the world." He then pr ese.nt s , just as force­ fully, his theology of salvation and mission with proposals for action. July/Aug 75. Not e: For Dr. Beyerhaus writing on Uppsala, from same publisher, see MISSIONS: WHICH WAY? HUMANIZATION OR REDEMPTION. P~ Bey~h~ e. 1971. 120 pp. Pap~back. Expands and grapples with the issues set forth in the Frankfurt Declaration which came as a forthright challenge to the World Council's Uppsala findings . April 72. CALL 1D HISSION. Stephen NeA.ll.. Pmade1.ph-<..a: Fo!VtJr..u/.) Ptr.u/.). 1970. v + 113 pp. $3.95. Described by John Mackay as a "Lumf.nous and dynamic approach to Chrisitan responsibility in the contemporary era," this book provides for the general reader a stimulating review of the mission outreach of the Church, examines objections, gives a fresh statatement of the theological basis, and looks ahead to "The Missionary of the Future." Bishop Neill sounds a strong note of hope and calls for renewed effort under the best strategy the churches can develop. Oct 70. CHOSEN AND SENT: CALLING THE CHURCH TO MISSION. A Ih.eodone: Ea.6:tman. Gtr.and Rap-tM, Mich.. E~dman. 1971. 144 pp . Papetr.. $2.45. "A clear and convincing statement of the meffilin g of God's calling and sending his Church into the totality of human society" - Pierce Beaver. This book is commended for its Biblical and theological base with strong emphasis on the work of the Holy Spirit, its clarification of the function and style of the Church, its emphasis on wholeness -- in the person, the Church, and the world. The author has good grasp of the issues and of today's best writing in this field. Oct 73. THE CONTRIBUTION OF E. STANLEY JONES. R-tchatr.d W. Taylotr.. Madfr.a/.). CLS. 1973. v~ /120 pp. Papetr.. ~. 6.5. Mr. Taylor's writing is penetrating, forthright, and appreciative. Examples: Jones took "Indian history and culture seriously as the desLr abLe context of the Gospel of and for India", contributions came through his emphasis on the Indian Christ and on Christ at work in the world, through his Round Table discussions of religious faith and his ashrams, through which many Indian Christian leaders were nurtured. Jones' social concern and emphasis on the Kingdom of God is commended although specifics frequently became fuzzy. Jan/Feb 75. EVANGELISM DIALOGUE AND DEVELOPMENT: SELECTED PAPERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL THEOLOGICAL CONFERENCE, NAGPUR (INDIA)1971. Ed-tted by M. Dhavamony. Rome: Gtr.egotr.-tan UYI.-tv eJr./.) -t:ty. 1972. 358 pp. Papetr.. This book contains the twenty-two principal papers by outstanding leaders and scholars delivered at this conference, together with the Declaration of the Conference - 53 "reflections" on evangelism, dialogue and development - and the report of the special committee on these concerns. One is impressed by the high quality of the papers and by the depth, conviction and well-roundedness of the conference findings. July/Aug 1974. EYE OF THE STORM: THE GREAT DEBATE IN MISSION. Ed-t:ted by Donald McGavtr.aYI.. Waco, Texao: Wotr.ld Boo~. 1972. 299 pp. $6.95. Various viewpoints are presented by recognized leaders on the question: What part does the propagation of the gospel properly play in the mission of God today? Issues are defined under these headings: What is evangelism? Are conversion missions outmoded? Church growth and mission strategy. Presence and proclamation as forms of mission. The Uppsala controversy and the Frankfurt Declaration on Missions. The section on church growth is one of the best all around discussions of this topic. Oct 73. - 3 ­ FOUNDATIONS OF MISSION THEOLOGY, Sympo~ium, Onb~ Boo~. 1972. xii/168 pp. $3.95. A significant and probing book, bringing together papers and discussion from the first SEDOS (Service of Documentation and Study) Symposium, Rome, March, 1969, around the major issues of salvation and development. There was consensus: Authentic values are seen in non-Christian religions, but "the one and only pathway of salvation ... is Christ, known by faith and accepted in Charity. The "development of the whole man and of all men" is seen as a carrying out of the Gospel's connnandment to love and a "witness that speaks of Christ's lordship over the world." Sunnner 73. FRONTIERS IN MISSION STRATEGY.C. PetelL WagneJL. CMcagO. Moody PlteM 1.971. 223 pp. $4.95. A well-organized and forcefully written setting forth of the church-growth position f~r the 1970's. His definition of the mission of the church strikes a responsive chord. Throughout he maintains clear focus on this goal of evangelism and discipleship and provides helpful guidelines for a strategy in mission. This reader felt an inadequate grasp of (1) the significance of the indigenous church -­ the mission thrust is described primarily as what missionaries do; (2) of the importance of services and work for social change as an integral part of a Gospel ministry. Oct 73. THE FUTURE OF THE CHRISTIAN WORLD MISSION: STUDIES IN HONOR OF R. PIERCE BEAVER. W.illiam J . Vankelt and Wi Jo Kang, edU:.olUJ. G!tOJ1d Rapi~, Mich.: Eendmans , 1971 181 pp. $5.95. An outstanding collection of papers that focuses on the task of missiology as defined by Dr. Beaver: "To clarify and define for a confused and lukewarm church the meaning of mission in a age which is both ecumenical and secular." Here is much significant history, description of our present condition, and vigorous dealing with issues, such as (1) our understanding of non-Christian faiths and dialogue with their followers; (2) evangelism and social action. GLOBAL LIVING HERE AND.NOW. Jamu A. ScheJteJL. New YoJtk. FJU.endoMp P!tU~. 1974. 128 pp. Papelt. $2.25. An informed and well written study book for American churches that pictures the necessity for increasing global awareness and involvement on the part of every Christian. The writer understands and maintains the relationship between (1) Biblical and theological bases of our faith, coupled with outreach in evangelism; (2) the social implications of Christian faith and the call for involve­ ment nearb~ and around the world; (3) the ways of our larger systems and our values work to the detriment of the Third World. Jan/Feb 75. THE GOSPEL AND FRONTIER PEOPLES: A REPORT OF A CONSULTATION, DECEMBER 1972. Edited by R. Pieltce BeaveJL. South P~adeYl.a, CA. Wm. CaJtey ~bJta!ty. 1973. v~/405 pp. Map~, Tabtu. PapeJL. $2 .95. Focuses on the Christian responsibility for evangelization and development of "tribal peoples, most often in remote places." Close to 100 competent and widely representative persons attended the four-day meeting. This book provides excellent background papers and findings on the major themes: The Gospel and Culture, the Indigeaous Church under the Holy Spirit, Guidelines and Practical Measures. Spring 74. IN SEARCH OF MISSION: AN INTERCONFESSIONAL AND INTERCULTURAL QUEST No. 9 06 the IVOC VocwnerU:ati..oYl. PM jed on .the Ftdwte 06 the M.U~ionaJty ErU:eJtpwe. EdLted by Joel UYl.de~ood. New YoJtk.: IVOC-Noltth AmeJU.ca. 1974. 144 pp. A report of a workshop, with documentatLon, held at Ventnor, N.J. in May 1974 in which a widely representative group of 75 wrestled with basic issues of mission today, giving much attention to the question of a moratorium on the sending of finance and personnel to Third World Churches.
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