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Integrity of mission in light of the gospel in Africa
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Tiénou, Tite |
| Copyright Year | 2018 |
| Description | The chapter explores the integrity of Christian mission in Africa from the perspective of an African in diaspora, an émigré presently living in the United States. From this particular viewpoint, three “realities” seem especially relevant and important for framing the author's ideas. The author argues that the integrity of mission is rooted in the nature of the Gospel and the nature of the Church. Second, the Church is now solidly rooted in Africa. Third, on the continent the word mission is problematic as it is often ambiguous and misunderstood. The author then calls for a critical appropriation of the integrity of missions that would make the gospel relevant to contemporary African challenges.This chapter explores the integrity of Christian mission in Africa from the perspective of an African in diaspora, an emigre presently living in the United States. It argues that the integrity of mission is rooted in the nature of the Gospel and the nature of the Church. The Church is solidly rooted in Africa. On the continent the word mission is problematic as it is often ambiguous and misunderstood. The chapter explores a critical appropriation of the integrity of missions that would make the gospel relevant to contemporary African challenges. Africans continue to position themselves as recipients of mission thereby delaying the requirement to "rethink our mission task as Africans in Africa" and beyond. The marginalization of Africa also affects events in the continent. It seems to be related to present uncertainties. These uncertainties have implications for nation-building, social stability as well as Christian mission. Book Name: Religion and Social Reconstruction in Africa |
| Related Links | https://content.taylorfrancis.com/books/download?dac=C2017-0-62349-5&isbn=9781351167406&format=googlePreviewPdf |
| Ending Page | 225 |
| Page Count | 14 |
| Starting Page | 212 |
| DOI | 10.4324/9781351167406-17 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2018-06-13 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Book Name: Religion and Social Reconstruction in Africa Religion and Religious Studies Uncertainties Chapter Explores Integrity of Mission |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Chapter |
