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A History Of Lutheran Missions

A History Of Lutheran Missions

Hardcover

PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 054826077X
ISBN13: 9780548260777
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2007
Pages: 268
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A History of Lutheran Missions by Preston A. Laury is a comprehensive account of the Lutheran Church's global missionary efforts from the 16th century to the present day. The book traces the development of Lutheran missions from their earliest beginnings in Europe to their expansion across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. The author examines the various challenges and opportunities that Lutheran missionaries faced in different parts of the world, including cultural barriers, political upheavals, and religious conflicts. He also highlights the contributions of notable Lutheran missionaries such as Bartholom�����us Ziegenbalg, Paul Henkel, and Wilhelm L������he, and discusses the impact of their work on the spread of Christianity and the growth of Lutheran churches worldwide.Throughout the book, Laury emphasizes the role of mission as a central component of Lutheran identity and theology, and explores the ways in which Lutheran missions have evolved over time in response to changing social, political, and religious contexts. He also discusses contemporary issues facing Lutheran missions, such as the challenges of globalization, interfaith dialogue, and the need for greater collaboration and partnership with other Christian denominations.Overall, A History of Lutheran Missions is an informative and engaging account of one of the most significant movements in the history of Christianity, and will be of interest to scholars, students, and general readers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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