{"title":"Abeneazer G. Urga","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAbeneazer G. Urga (PhD, Columbia International University) lectures at the Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology and is Director of Research at the Association for Christian Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA). He has served as the department head for the MA in Biblical Studies, has lectured in biblical studies at the Evangelical Theological College in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and is an adjunct professor at Columbia International University. He is a member of Equip International, SIL Ethiopia\/International, and an associate member of Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas (SNTS). He is the author of \u003ci\u003eIntercession of Jesus in Hebrews\u003c\/i\u003e (Mohr Siebeck, 2023) and co-edited \u003ci\u003eReading Hebrews and 1 Peter from Majority World Perspectives\u003c\/i\u003e (Bloomsbury, T\u0026amp;T Clark, 2024), \u003ci\u003eAn African Introduction to the New Testament \u003c\/i\u003e(Fortress Press, 2026), and the Reading Missiologically Series (William Carey Publishing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse books by Abeneazer G. Urga:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"reading-hebrews-missiologically","title":"Reading Hebrews Missiologically","description":"\u003cp\u003e[DESCRIPTION]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaining New Insights from Hebrews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGod’s interactions with Israel were a foreshadowing of the perfect reality in the person of Jesus: absolutely God and absolutely human. Jesus came to earth to establish his kingdom and all that God had initiated in the old covenant. There is a continuity of theological understanding as we move from the Old Testament to the letter sent to the Christians in Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe discussion on the theology of mission in the New Testament usually focuses on Jesus and Paul, with minimal attention given to the General Epistles. However, Reading Hebrews Missiologically tries to fill that gap and focuses on the theology of mission in the book of Hebrews and fleshes out the unique contribution it has to the discussion of a New Testament theology of mission. The twelve contributors—from various theological, geographical, and missiological contexts—explore the missionary motive, the missionary message, and the missionary method of the Epistle to the Hebrews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Scripture can be read missiologically, and the letter to the Hebrews, with its emphasis on the supremacy of Christ, is no exception. We pray that this book will inspire fresh approaches to practical mission in the world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]The Missionary Motive, Message, and Methods of Hebrews[\/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] Abeneazer G. Urga, Edward L. Smither, and Linda P. Saunders, Editors [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 216 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] Paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2023 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] [ENDORSEMENT2]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eReading Hebrews Missiologically\u003c\/em\u003e offers a collection of essays that model for us a new way of reading the Bible with our missional lenses on that is both communal and collaborative.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eHarvey Kwiyani, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCEO, Global Connections, UK \u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eRich in intellectual engagement and scholarly diversity, readers will encounter essays that draw from the best of Hebrews scholarship for a fresh missiological end.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eRev. Amy Peeler, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssociate Professor of New Testament, Wheaton College and Graduate School Author, “You Are My Son”: The Family of God in the Epistle to the Hebrews \u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT3] [ENDORSEMENT4]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eReading Hebrews Missiologically\u003c\/em\u003e is a brilliant integration of missiology, theology, and biblical exegesis. It demonstrates a fruitful approach to missiological hermeneutics.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eBrad Vaughn, PhD \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor, Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes and One Gospel for All Nations\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT4] [ENDORSEMENT8]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003e\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT8] [ENDORSEMENT10]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003e \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT10] [TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 1: The Missionary Motive of Hebrews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Hebrews and Missions: Renarrating the World in Christ By Matthew Aaron Bennett\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Missio Dei the Grand Narrative in the Epistle to the Hebrews By Linda P. Saunders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Christ Outside the Gate: How Hebrews 13 and Galilee Locate Mission for Jesus and Relocate Mission for Us By Allen Yeh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: The Incarnation and the Mission of God By Michael P. Naylor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 2: The Missionary Message of Hebrews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Missional Hospitality in Hebrews: Welcoming God and Welcoming the Stranger By Edward L. Smither\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Hope as an Anchor: The Missional Message of the Pilgrim People of God By Jessica A. Udall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Mission Hope in a Storm-Tossed World By Irwyn Ince\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 3: The Missionary Methods of Hebrews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Evangelism in the Epistle to the Hebrews By Abeneazer G. Urga\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Superior Communication Skills: Modes of Divine Communication in Hebrews and the Implications for Christian Mission By Sigurd Grindheim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: African American Missiological Use of Hebrews: From the Antebellum Period to the Twentieth Century By Jessica N. Janvier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: From Milk to Meat: Implications in Hebrews for Missiological Developments in Discipleship Methods By Sarah Lunsford\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 4: Review and Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Looking through Three Hermeneutical Lenses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Review of Reading Hebrews Missiologically By Robert L. Gallagher\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Contributors \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScripture Index \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Carey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43978808262915,"sku":"9781645084556","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook (Lumina Reader app)","offer_id":43644212773123,"sku":"9781645084570","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0052\/5615\/1158\/files\/william-carey-publishing-book-epub-ebook-reading-hebrews-missiologically-41968116990211.jpg?v=1707927333"},{"product_id":"reading-1-peter-missiologically","title":"Reading 1 Peter Missiologically","description":"\u003cp\u003e[DESCRIPTION]\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaining Fresh Insights for Missions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn today’s world, the church on mission faces the immense challenge of engaging an array of cultures and ideologies. To address these issues, theologians and missiologists usually focus on Jesus and Paul. However, the Apostle Peter’s words, steeped in wisdom, are another vital link between foundational Christian truths and the complexities of our global context. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, \u003cem\u003eReading 1 Peter Missiologically\u003c\/em\u003e is a significant contribution to both biblical scholarship and mission practice. Examining 1 Peter through a missiological lens unveils the apostle’s strategic approach to cross-cultural evangelism amidst persecution and cultural diversity. It is not just an academic exercise; the authors provide practical insights for missionaries, church leaders, and theologians, helping them to contextualize the gospel in a culturally sensitive manner. This book bridges the gap between theological study and real-world application. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReading 1 Peter Missiologically\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential resource for anyone seeking to participate in Christian outreach more effectively. It challenges readers to rethink modern missionary strategies. If you want to deepen your understanding of the Bible’s teaching on global mission and apply it across the world, this book is a must-read.  [\/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]The Missionary Motive, Message and Methods of 1 Peter[\/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] Abeneazer G. Urga, Jessica A. Udall, and Edward L. Smither (editors) [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 264 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] Paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2024 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] [ENDORSEMENT2]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThe field of missional hermeneutics of Scripture, to our great encouragement, continues to produce abundant fruit. This collection of essays offering a diverse range of missional readings of 1 Peter is a worthy successor to the editors’ earlier collaboration in Reading Hebrews Missiologically: The Missionary Motive, Message, and Methods of Hebrews. The book is outstanding not only in the breadth and detail of the topics covered along with extensive bibliographies for further enquiry, but significantly for the diversity of the contributors, many of whom bring illuminating insights and applications from their majority world contexts. A most welcome and enriching contribution to the task of reading the whole Bible with a missional lens.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eChristopher J. H. 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Readers will find this a resource for many questions that arise from the interpretation and application of 1 Peter, but even more, they will find an inspiring and enriching chorus of appreciation for the Word and mission of God.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eSofanit T. Abebe, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLecturer in New Testament and Greek, Oak Hill College, London\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT3] [TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePART 1: THE MISSIONARY MOTIVE OF 1 PETER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Salvation of the Nations: The Vision of God’s Mission in 1 Peter 1:10–12 by Joshua Bowman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Like Father Like Son: Holiness and Missio Dei in 1 Peter by Gift Mtukwa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Mission by God’s Living Stones: Watchman Nee’s Missional Exegesis of 1 Peter 2:5–11 by Jacob Chengwei Feng\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Embodying God’s Mission in an Unfriendly World: The Identity and Missionary Mandate of the Church in 1 Peter by Boubakar Sanou\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: The Role of the Spirit in Mission in 1 Peter by Yimenu Adimass Belay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Eschatology and Mission in 1 Peter by Grant LeMarquand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePART 2: THE MISSIONARY MESSAGE OF 1 PETER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Salvation and Judgment as Missionary Message in 1 Peter by Markus T. Klausli\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: The Missiological Message of Hope in 1 Peter by Sarah Lunsford\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Mission to the Dead and the Resurrection of Jesus: 1 Peter 3:18–22 and Ancestor Christology in Africa by Rudolf K. Gaisie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePART 3: THE MISSIONARY METHODS OF 1 PETER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Missional Hospitality: Responding to Physical and Spiritual Alienation by Tricia Stephens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Suffering in God’s Mission: Reflections from 1 Peter by Edward L. Smither\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Ethical Living as Proto-Evangelion: Holiness, Honor, and Hope in 1 Peter by Jessica A. 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In \u003cem\u003eReading Hebrews Missiologically\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eReading 1 Peter Missiologically\u003c\/em\u003e, we began to address this gap in missiological scholarship, and we seek to continue in the same vein in this work on the book of James.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReading James Missiologically\u003c\/em\u003e explores the missionary dimensions of the Epistle of James through three parts: the missionary motive is the reason behind missionary efforts (the why), the missionary message reveals what missionaries communicate (the what), and the missionary methods outline strategies for mission (the how). The global contributors examine James’s profound call to action among the poor and inspire believers toward holistic engagement with the world as “doers of the word, not hearers only” (Jas 1:22 ESV). \u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p7PippbqA6c?si=gDbTUfFhzaKhQ158\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e [\/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]The Missionary Motive, Message, and Methods of James[\/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] Abeneazer G. Urga, Jessica A. Udall, and Edward L. Smither, editors [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 330 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] Paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2025 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] [ENDORSEMENT2]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eReading James Missiologically\u003c\/em\u003e, a bricolage of essays uncovers the depth of missional theology in this short epistle. From the first part with its tightly argued exegetical work that utilizes both testaments coupled with historical precedencies in mission, through to the second part, that bypass the binary approaches of social action and evangelistic proclamation to the final part with mission in various contexts, the collection of essays deepen and expand the character of true mission. This book charts the way to engaging mission and evangelism in our day that is at once biblical, credal, and global—from the whole church to the whole world following the spirit who calls the church from the future. \u003cem\u003eReading James Missiologically\u003c\/em\u003e is biblically based and contains a socially conscious theology of missions par excellence.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eRev. Esther E. Acolatse, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessor of Pastoral Theology and World Christianity \/ Director of the DMin Program, Garrett-Evangelical Theological SeminarySeries Co-Editor, African Christian Studies Series\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis groundbreaking volume places the epistle of James squarely at the center of missional theology. The contributors masterfully demonstrate how James’s emphasis on holistic transformation speaks to our global context, while bringing fresh perspectives from Majority World voices. By bridging historical divides and integrating personal holiness with social justice, this work reflects the very heart of biblical mission. This is an essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how James’s ancient wisdom can shape authentic mission in our time.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eJ. Ayodeji Adewuya, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessor of New Testament, Pentecostal Theological SeminaryAuthor, An African Commentary on the Letter of James\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT3] [ENDORSEMENT4]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eReading James Missiologically\u003c\/em\u003e is another volume in a series of books dedicated to giving missiological attention to the general epistles. I love Smither, Udall, and Urga’s impulse to read Scripture closely, do careful biblical theological work, and to recognize the missional threads woven throughout while drawing out missiological applications in parts of Scripture not often mined for such gold. This volume looks at James in just such a way and it engages in some of the most important missiological questions of our day. Driven to the discussion of integral mission or proclamation priority by James’s desire to hold faith and work together, various conclusions in this volume are unavoidably controversial. Thus, readers will doubtless walk away with different points of tension depending upon their position on the overall missiological discussion. However, the conversation is important, and the contribution of James cannot be ignored. This is a helpful compilation of essays that will no doubt provide reference material for missiological reflection in the future.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eMatthew A. Bennett, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssociate Professor of Missions and Theology, Cedarville UniversityAuthor, Narratives in Conflict: Atonement in Hebrews and the Qur'an\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT4] [ENDORSEMENT5]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eDo you think the often-neglected letter of James has little relevance for Christian mission today? Think again. A wide-ranging, international cast of stellar biblical scholars and missiologists demonstrates repeatedly how important James is for a holistic mission that in no way relegates either personal conversion or social action to a subordinate role. Studies focused on short passages combine with those that sweep through the whole letter to show how impoverished on this topic we would be without James in the canon. A must read!\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eCraig L. Blomberg, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinguished Professor Emeritus of New Testament, Denver Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT5] [ENDORSEMENT6]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eReading James Missiologically\u003c\/em\u003e is a gift to the global church. Based on rigorous research and thoughtful engagement with ministry, these essays explore the intersection of James’s letter with the missions movement. They discuss the message of James and how it informs the foundation, methods, and approaches to the expansion of the church. The editors have assembled an impressive team that features skilled scholars and ministry practitioners. The chapters are well-organized and display a thoughtful progression. The editors and authors are to be commended for their worthy contribution to the study of the epistle of James as well as the field of missiology.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eDaniel K. Eng, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssistant Professor of New Testament Language and Literature, Western SeminaryAuthor, Eschatological Approval: The Structure and Unifying Motif of James\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT6] [ENDORSEMENT7]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis insightful collection of essays from a diverse group of missiologists more than delivers the promise in its title. It also moves us towards an understanding of James from various perspectives in global Christianity. That makes it doubly important for those of us who know that the future of our faith is for and from all peoples, not rooted permanently in the Western mindset.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eTodd M. Johnson, PhD \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEva B. and Paul E. Toms Distinguished Professor of Mission and Global Christianity, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT7] [TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART 1: THE MISSIONARY MOTIVE OF JAMES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Holistic Mission: The Vision of Mission in James by Allen Yeh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The New Birth and the Vision of God’s Mission in James by James A. Roh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: What Has Quito to Do with Jerusalem? C. René Padilla’s Integral Missiology in the Context of James 2:1–17 by Christopher Howles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Restoring the Kingdom to Israel: Promise and Eschatology in the Epistle of James by Benjamin E. Castaneda\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Eschatology and Mission in James by Jeffrey S. Krohn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: The Poor at the Heart of the Mission: A Call to the Church to Align with God’s Mission by Nelson R. Morales Fredes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Rahab in James: A Corrective Missiological Paradigm by Jessica Janvier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART 2: THE MISSIONARY MESSAGE OF JAMES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Holistic Mission in James and the Early Church by Edward L. Smither\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Riches and Poverty in James: Exploring Christian Identity within a Covenantal Framework by Vuyani Stanely Sindo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: The Word of God and Christian Mission in James 1:22–25 by James E. Morrison\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Theology of Mission and Prosperity in James by Leita Ngoy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART 3: THE MISSIONARY METHODS OF JAMES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Mercy as Mission in James: Practicing Gospel Care toward Those in Need by John D. Harvey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: The Poor, the Rich, and God’s Mission in James by Joseph K. Pak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Wisdom from James for Managerial Missions by Sarah Lunsford\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Teaching and Missiological Implications from James 3:1–2 by Thomas W. 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Wu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Mission to an Unjust World through God’s Scattered, Persevering Children by Jeanne Wu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Prayer, Worship, and Holistic Mission in the Letter of James by Grant LeMarquand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Contributors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScripture Index\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Carey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46229974122755,"sku":"9781645086352","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook (Lumina Reader app)","offer_id":46229974089987,"sku":"9781645086376","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0052\/5615\/1158\/files\/Reading-James-Missiologically_CVR-Front.jpg?v=1734458682"},{"product_id":"reading-revelation-missiologically","title":"Reading Revelation Missiologically","description":"\u003cp\u003e[DESCRIPTION]\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrough Global Mission to God’s Throne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew works on Revelation emphasize its missional element. \u003cem\u003eReading Revelation Missiologically\u003c\/em\u003e aims to fill that gap, showing that this final book of the Bible is deeply missional—calling God’s people to witness, worship, and endure in the face of suffering. As the fourth volume in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/missionbooks.org\/collections\/reading-missiologically-series\"\u003eReading Missiologically Series\u003c\/a\u003e (following Hebrews, 1 Peter, and James), it highlights Revelation’s call to faithfulness, perseverance through suffering, and global worship of the Lamb. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructured around the missionary motive (why), message (what), and methods (how), this volume explores Revelation’s theology of mission. Revelation is replete with the theme of God’s love for the nations, and it calls God’s people to live as a foretaste of the coming new creation. Global voices offer fresh insights for pastors, scholars, and students. Rather than a puzzle to decode, Revelation is presented as a powerful missionary declaration. [\/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]The Missionary Motive, Message, and Methods of Revelation[\/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] Abeneazer G. Urga, Michael P. Naylor, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEdward L. Smither, editors [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 250 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] Paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2025 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] [ENDORSEMENT2]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eFew would think to turn to the book of Revelation when it comes to the topic of missiology and missions in the New Testament, but they would perhaps miss one of the most profoundly visionary missional texts of the Bible. This is something robustly demonstrated in \u003cem\u003eReading Revelation Missiologically\u003c\/em\u003e, edited by Abeneazer G. Urga, Michael P. Naylor, and Edward L. Smither. This volume contains stimulating and insightful essays written by first-rate biblical and missiological scholars. The essays are grouped according to the missionary motivation, message, and methods found within John’s Apocalypse. While I have long believed Revelation has a missiological thrust, these essays explore and argue for it with extensive and profound depth beyond anything I’ve ever seen before. This book examines missiology in Revelation with scholarly acumen, methodological rigor, and vibrant faithfulness. I highly recommend this book and believe it is an excellent contribution to scholarship in the fields of Revelation and missiology studies.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eAlan S. Bandy, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessor of New Testament \u0026amp; Greek and Robert L. Hamblin Chair of New Testament Exposition, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eAll of the writings that make up the New Testament were produced in the context of the missiological engagement between the followers of Jesus and the surrounding culture of the ancient Roman world. Sadly, these texts, and especially Revelation, have frequently not been read with this missional purpose in mind, leading to conclusions that are often at odds with the mission of God in the world. The essays in this volume seek to recover the missional intent and purpose of Revelation, and in so doing provide fresh insights into the most misunderstood text of the New Testament.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eJohn R. Franke, DPhil\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAffiliate Professor of Theology, Fuller Theological SeminaryCoauthor, Liberating Scripture: An Invitation to Missional Hermeneutics\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT3] [ENDORSEMENT4]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThe biblical canon has a missional trajectory that moves from one nation to all nations. Therefore, reading any part of the scriptural canon faithfully must align with this missional direction. Our blindness to this in the past is being overcome today by a growing number of publications that engage various parts of the canon with a missional hermeneutic. In this book, a fine group of international scholars helps us see the missional orientation of the book of Revelation. Revelation perhaps contains the richest theology of any New Testament book and has mission at the core of its message. I am delighted to see this book come into print and to see such good scholarship put to the task of examining various dimensions of the unfolding message of Revelation for the sake of the church’s mission today.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eMichael W. Goheen, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessor of Missional Theology, Calvin Theological Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT4] [ENDORSEMENT5]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI have long argued that Revelation is a missional text for a missional people in a challenging, even dangerous context. The scholarly but readable—and timely—chapters in this book confirm, expand, and deepen that view of Revelation from diverse perspectives. Every student and teacher of the Bible’s last book will benefit immensely from this volume.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eMichael J. Gorman, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaymond E. Brown Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology, St. Mary’s Seminary \u0026amp; University\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT5] [ENDORSEMENT6]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIn all my years of life and service in the church, no other part of the Bible has sparked half as much misunderstanding, anxiety, and genuine fear in myself and my fellow Christ-followers as John’s Apocalypse. Helpfully, the cure for such maladies lies right in this volume’s title. Reading Revelation Missiologically (another formidable volume in a landmark series) unveils one of the most mysterious books in Christian Scripture by inviting us to place the book within the context of God’s unfolding mission to reconcile the whole cosmos to himself. The authors expertly unpack the final words of the Bible, examining what mission means in Revelation, how it functions in the book, and how it forms the church to understand itself and its work in the world. This volume belongs on the shelves of missiologists, practical theologians, and pastors alike. Anyone who wants to better understand why God sent this Revelation to his beloved churches will be greatly edified by Reading Revelation Missiologically. I plan to do so from now on.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eDanny Hunter, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirector of the Ralph D. Winter Research Center, William Carey International University\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT6] [ENDORSEMENT7]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eReading Revelation Missiologically is a timely and incisive contribution to contemporary biblical and missiological scholarship. For too long, Revelation has been marginalized by both scholars and church practitioners, often dismissed for its dense symbolism and apocalyptic imagery. Yet in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and amid ongoing global disruption, apocalyptic language has resurfaced as a vital existential discourse that offers not only hope but also profound insight into what it means to be human in a world marked by uncertainty and upheaval.In this context, an evangelical missiological reading of Revelation is both urgent and indispensable. This volume boldly reclaims Revelation’s theological and missional dimensions, unveiling a compelling portrait of a missionary God actively engaged in history’s unfolding drama. It is a significant, courageous, and necessary work—one that should command the attention of biblical scholars, theologians, missiologists, and mission practitioners alike.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eChammah J. Kaunda, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcademic Dean, Oxford Centre for Mission Studies\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT7] [ENDORSEMENT8]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eReading Revelation Missiologically is a rare gem that focuses on the contribution of the book of Revelation to the mission of God. The authors, drawn from different theological commitments and ecclesial traditions, challenge the readers to utilize the book of Revelation for life, ministry, and mission. This is a timely, well-researched, and inspiring call to see Revelation not merely as prophecy, and certainly not as that book we fear to read, but as an inspiration for how we live, worship, and expect the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Take it. Read it. Let it propel you to serve faithfully in and for God’s mission. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eDavid Tarus, PhD\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExecutive Director, Association for Christian Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA)\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT8] [ENDORSEMENT9]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis edited volume provides a contextual understanding of the Book of Revelation in relation to mission, engaging scholars from diverse backgrounds. It addresses relevant issues concerning both the text and the contemporary context, making it a valuable addition for biblical and missiological students.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eNebeyou A. Tefere, PhD \u003c\/cite\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBible Translation Consultant, Wycliffe Ethiopia\u003c\/span\u003e [\/ENDORSEMENT9] [TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 1: The Missionary Motive of Revelation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Explicit Argumentation and a Foretaste of the Future Hermeneutic by Alexander E. Stewart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Trinitarian Missiology in Revelation by Michael P. Naylor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Speaking, Seeing, Sending: The Missional Role of the Holy Spirit in Revelation by Cornelia van Deventer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: The Glorious Revelation of God’s Mission of Love by Sarah Lunsford\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: “God’s Dwelling Is with Humanity”: The Eschatological Reality and Hope of Being God’s People in God’s Presence by Alistair I. Wilson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 2: The Missionary Message of Revelation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Judgment and Salvation: The Message of Mission in Revelation by John D. Harvey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Subversive Suffering: The Missional Message of the Two Witnesses in Revelation 11:3–13 by Andrea L. Robinson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: God and the Underside: Revelation’s Missional Political Theology: An Invitation to Emulate the Lamb by Jessica Janvier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 3: The Missionary Methods of Revelation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Worship, Discipleship, and Politics in Revelation: Asian Perspectives by Kwa Kiem-Kiok\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Exploring the Role of God’s People as Witnesses to the Nations and Its Missiological Implications for Today by Narry F. Santos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: The Suffering Church: God’s Instrument for the End-Time Harvest by Sigurd Grindheim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Hospitality as the End and Means for Mission: Reflections on the Wedding Supper of the Lamb by Edward L. 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