Christian Mission and the Coming “Clash of Civilizations”
In the aftermath of the Cold War, we need a new framework for understanding geopolitical realities. Samuel Huntington's analysis of world civilizations is a bold attempt to provide a model. Although inadequate from a theological and missiological viewpoint, it offers us a place from which to st...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage
2000
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Missiology
Year: 2000, Volume: 28, Issue: 3, Pages: 291-304 |
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| Summary: | In the aftermath of the Cold War, we need a new framework for understanding geopolitical realities. Samuel Huntington's analysis of world civilizations is a bold attempt to provide a model. Although inadequate from a theological and missiological viewpoint, it offers us a place from which to start thinking about the future of mission. It is argued that reconciliation will be foundational for missionary witness in the future; but we also need to engage in new strategic thinking that will enable Christians to address the emerging geopolitical situation on the basis of gospel imperatives rather than being co-opted by other forces. |
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| ISSN: | 2051-3623 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Missiology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/009182960002800303 |