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by Jude Tiersma-Watson (Author), Christina T. Accornero (Author), Stephen Burris (Editor)
Explore the complex kaleidoscope of characteristics that make up the cities of the BibleWhat might we learn from these cities for urban mission? To develop a contextually appropriate and biblically grounded mission theology in the city, missional workers need to take history, context, and biblical text seriously. It is not enough to know God's heart for the city. We must also understand both the gospel and the city.We hope the readers of this work will increase in their love for the cities of our world and gain new insights and deeper understanding of God's unique contextualized mission in the city. This book will inspire and encourage the reader to look deeper into the cities mentioned in the Bible and learn from them, for a wider and more robust understanding of God's mission in the ever-expanding cities of our world today.
