Protestantism and Protestant Churches Books

Book SynopsisA major catalyst for the growth of Korean Christianity occurred at the turn of the twentieth century when Western missionaries encountered the religious landscape of Korea. These first-generation missionaries have been framed as destroyers of Korean religion and culture. Yet, as Sung-Deuk Oak shows in The Making of Korean Christianity, existing Korean religious tradition also impacted the growth and character of evangelical Christianity. The melding of indigenous Korean religions and Christianity led to a highly localized Korean Christianity that flourished in the early modern era. The Making of Korean Christianity sorts fact from myth in this exhaustive examination of the local and global forces that shaped Christianity on the Korean Peninsula.The Making of Korean Christianity was recognized by the´??International Bulletin of Missionary Research as one of the top Fifteen Outstanding Books of 2013 for Mission Studies.Trade ReviewA wealth of historical data from the turn of the last century on the formation of Korean Christianity is meticulously presented and carefully analyzed. -- S. Michael Ahn, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary -- Themelios[ The Making of Korean Christianity ] is a must read for anyone who wants to study world Christianity. -- Gun Ho Lee, The Presbytery of New Hope -- InterpretationThe history of Protestantism in Korea is rich and complex, and Oak's work makes a valuable contribution toward understanding its origins and initial development. -- Sean C. Kim, University of Central Missouri -- Sungkyun Journal of East Asian StudiesIn short, Sung-Deuk Oak has produced an insightful study of the history of Christianity in Korea. This outstanding book is a must-read for anyone interested in modern Korean history, cross-cultural interactions, and global Christian studies. -- Joseph Tse-Hei Lee, Pace University in New York -- The Asian Christian Review[ The Making of Korean Christianity ] is highly recommended not only for those interested in the development of Korean Christianity, but also for those who want to explore the 'creative combination of the principle of Christian universality (vertical transcendence) and that of inculturation (horizontal adaptation)'. -- Gun Cheol Kim -- Africanus JournalTable of Contents Illustrations, Tables, Diagrams, and Maps Preface and Acknowledgments Abbreviations Introduction 1 God Search for the Korean Name for God, Han?ânim 2 Saviors Images of the Cross and Messianism 3 Spirits Theories of Shamanism and Practice of Exorcism 4 Ancestors Confucian and Christian Memorial Services 5 Messages Chinese Literature and Korean Translations 6 Rituals Revivals and Prayers Conclusion Appendix Glossary Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisSince its first publication in 1925 Streams in the Desert has become one of the most loved and best selling devotionals by inspiring generations of Christians. Enjoy this classic work and be filled with rich insight of God''s love and purpose for his people.

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Book SynopsisFaith Alone, written in 1943, is a prequel to Bo Giertz's better-known novel, The Hammer of God.This is Bo Giertz's masterpiece-written with the doctrinal clarity and purpose of G.K. Chesterton and C.S. Lewis, the historical acumen of Bernard Cornwell, and the psychological insight of Kafka. The result is a Scandinavian Noir that cuts open the soul and lays it at the foot of the cross.The novel begins in 1540 and ends in 1543, during which time the largest peasant revolt in the history of Scandinavia occurred under the leadership of Nils Dacke. The Dacke Rebellion, as it is known, started in the county of Småland but bled over into the Ydre district on Ö stergÖtland's southern border with Småland.The plot follows the story of two brothers, Anders and Martin. It was the wish of their mother that these two brothers would become priests in the Catholic Church, and so they were both sent to study for the priesthood in the town of LinkÖping, Sweden, when they were quite young.It was at this time that the Reformation began in Germany, and Sweden fought for independence from Denmark, breaking the Kalmar Union. German mercenaries hired by King Gustav Vasa to fight Danish troops brought Reformation literature with them. So, Martin became a Lutheran and left for Stockholm to work for King Gustav Vasa as a scrivener. His brother Anders continued with his studies and became a Catholic priest.When the king has to pay his debt to Lubeck for the mercenaries he hired for the war, he confiscates the church's land, bells, silver, and gold to do so. With this he firmly declares his cause with the Reformation doctrine of Martin Luther. However, the people of Småland are fond of Roman Catholicism and chafe at Lubeck's measures. So, they rebelled. Anders takes up with their cause and joins with Nils Dacke and his men. Martin stays with the king, before becoming disillusioned and falling in with a group of Schwärmerei, or pre-Pentecostal legalists. As the war comes to an end both brothers are brought back to the Reformation faith through the patient shepherding of a Lutheran priest named Peder.

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