The Next Christendom The Coming of Global Christianity

by Jenkins, Philip

• ISBN13: 9780195183078
• ISBN10: 019518307X
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-03-19
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

The first edition of The Next Christendom has been hailed as a landmark in our understanding of modern Christianity. In this new and substantially expanded second edition, Jenkins continues to illuminate the remarkable expanion of Christianity in the global South--in Africa, Asia, and Latin America--as well as the clash betwen Islam and Christianity since September 11. Among the major topics covered are the growing schism between Northern and Southern churches over issues of gender and sexuality, immigrant and ethnic churches in North America, and a special section on the split within the Anglican Communion. The first in a three-book trilogy on the changes besetting modern Christianity, this award-winning book will be welcomed by all of those who have come to recognize Philip Jenkins as one of our leading commentators on religion and world affairs.

Author Biography

Philip Jenkins is Distinguished Professor of History and Religious Studies at Pennsylvania State University.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
List of Tables	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Maps	p. xiv
The Christian Revolution	p. 1
Disciples of All Nations	p. 19
Missionaries and Prophets	p. 47
Standing Alone	p. 63
The Rise of the New Christianity	p. 93
Coming to Terms	p. 125
God and the World	p. 161
The Next Crusade	p. 189
Coming Home	p. 223
Seeing Christianity Again for the First Time	p. 251
Notes	p. 263
Index	p. 307
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