Product Description
by Wonsuk Ma (Author)
This book is the fourth volume in the APTS Press Occasional
Papers Series. The first three books are Pentecostals and the
Poor: Reflections From the Indian Context by Ivan Satyavrata, For
All Peoples: A Biblical Theology of Missions in the Gospels and Acts
by Craig S. Keener, and The Versatility of Paul: Artisan Missioner,
Community Developer, Pastoral Ed Educator by Robert Banks. All are
available through our website, www.aptspress.com.
The purpose of this series is to produce smaller books
comprised of articles that deal with theological, anthropological,
and missiological issues relevant to serving God in Asia. From
time to time, other disciplines may also be included. As the title
suggests, the books will be published as articles of interest to our
readers become available.
This book explores the critical role of context in shaping
Asian Pentecostal theology and in developing its believers'
identity and mandates (or mission) in Asia. With incredible
socio-cultural diversity in the region, sample cases are presented
at the risk of generalization. While context shapes the beliefs and
daily Christian life of Pentecostals, the same context also shapes
their self-understanding and life's meaning. I further aim to
demonstrate the grassroots nature of Pentecostal spirituality and
mission engagement.
