Interrogating the Language of “Self” and “Other” in the History of Modern Christian Mission. Man-Hei Yip

Читать онлайн книгу.

Interrogating the Language of “Self” and “Other” in the History of Modern Christian Mission - Man-Hei Yip


Скачать книгу
for the future of Christian mission; however, the core assumptions about the other in missiological exploration remain intact. Marion Grau comments that Bosch’s account “proceeds in a familiar missiological frame, exclusively focusing on the missionaries, the societies and theological movements they were embedded in. . . . It is also far from clear that he has addressed the heritage of colonial missions and the inherent thought patterns substantially.”10 Joerg Rieger maintains, “Without having to worry about colonialism and the associated (mis)use of power and authority any more, mission and missionary enterprises now seem to be free to reinvent themselves.”11

      A Quest for Reconstructing Historical Accounts: Promoting

      the Diversity of Voices

      In protest against power hierarchies in world Christianity, Justo Gonzalez challenged the inclination of making Western civilization the norm of Christianity. Gonzalez argued for a new cartography of Christian history. Gonzalez claims,

      The study of Christian mission indeed requires a radical reconstruction of historical events. Both Jenkins and Gonzalez are faithfully advocating the multiplicity of voices that further provides us with a more responsible reading strategy for the history of Christianity.

      The Need for a New Approach

      Self and Other in Mission Discourses


Скачать книгу