Sixteenth-Century Mission

Sixteenth-Century MissionDid the Reformers lack a vision for missions? In Sixteenth Century Mission, a diverse cast of contributors explores the wide reaching practice and theology of mission during this era. Rather than a century bereft of cross cultural outreach, we find both Reformers and Roman Catholics preaching the gospel and establishing the church in all the world. This overlooked yet rich history reveals themes and insights relevant to the practice of mission today.

Williams studies this world in chapters with titles such as "Life in the City

martyrs and empresses

Reading the Reformation recalls the forgotten methods of writing

provides biblical-theological analysis of generational attributes

and moral agency

and wisdom collected from personal interviews with about fifty development professionals

the book draws on stories

Now John Bolt

and an accountability covenant

For example

and radio Bible teacher

· Ignatius to the Ephesians