Missio Alliance Essential Reading List of 2015 One of Seedbed's 10 Notable Books from 2015 The gospel of Jesus has not always been good news for Native Americans. The history of North America is marred by atrocities committed against Native peoples. Indigenous cultures were erased in the name of Christianity. As a result; to this day few Native Americans are followers of Jesus. However; despite the far-reaching effects of colonialism; some Natives have forged culturally authentic ways to follow the way of Jesus. In his final work; Richard Twiss provides a contextualized Indigenous expression of the Christian faith among the Native communities of North America. He surveys the painful; complicated history of Christian missions among Indigenous peoples and chronicles more hopeful visions of culturally contextual Native Christian faith. For Twiss; contextualization is not merely a formula or evangelistic strategy; but rather a relational process of theological and cultural reflection within a local community. Native leaders reframe the gospel narrative in light of post-colonization; reincorporating traditional practices and rituals while critiquing and correcting the assumptions of American Christian mythologies. Twiss gives voice to the stories of Native followers of Jesus; with perspectives on theology and spirituality plus concrete models for intercultural ministry. Future generations of Native followers of Jesus; and those working crossculturally with them; will be indebted to this work.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. one of the better volumes of the seriesBy itI was disappointed with some other volumes of this series that concentrated on allegories and left out discussions of doctrine. This one is all doctrine without any allegories. What is interesting is that six out of six ancient fathers unanimously agreed that the second coming and resurrection were to be literally fulfilled and would occur after the Great Tribulation through which believers would suffer and most of them be killed.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The theology of today cannot be separate from the writing of beforeBy R. RYANHistorically relevant; theologically helpful. Weinrich lets the voices of our historical theology frame today. The first principle: it cannot mean today what it could not have meant the first hearers. The critical voices of the past inform our accurate view of today.5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful resource!By Daniels CorteseI am slowly collecting all of the books in this series. As an Eastern Orthodox Christian; I was a bit disappointed that many of the reflections included in this book were from Western sources. However; I would highly recommend it anyway! I've learned so much from this volume and eagerly anticipate the time when I'll be able to afford another. :)In terms of the physical attributes of this book; it seems to be a solid; sturdy publication with thick; creamy inner pages. The size is somewhere between a standard sheet of paper and a larger coffee-table type book. Not great for carrying around in a backpack- ha! Very reasonable price for the quality of both the physical product and the contents.
