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Book SynopsisChristianity Rediscovered is more than just a classic missionary story. It is also a profound challenge, a call to a radical redefinition of what we mean when we talk about mission as relevant to today's church as it was when it was first written.
For Vincent Donovan, his experiences amongst the Masai in East Africa meant a total reappraisal of the meaning of his faith, and a rediscovery of his Christianity. Written with moving simplicity, Donovan's account continues to represent a provocative challenge to all those engaged in issues of evangelism and culture.
Bringing this vital work to a new generation, this edition includes a foreword by Chris Lane, author of Ordinary Miracles.
Trade Review“If you’re grappling with the relationship between faith and culture,
Christianity Rediscovered is one of the most important books you could possibly read. I recommend it to people all the time.” -- Pete Greig
“Culture is not the enemy of the Gospel but the very means by which we encounter the Incarnation....I hope that this new edition of a famous classic will start a much-needed conversation about the purpose and content of our Gospel proclamation.” -- Philip North, Bishop of Burnley
“This much loved classic inspires us to tune into the whisper of His Spirit who is endlessly creative across cultures and time, as He calls His beloved children home”. -- Jill Duff, Bishop of Lancaster
"I return to this book more than almost any other because it reminds me what the church is, and how God is at work in places before I ever show up. " -- Samuel Wells
Table of ContentsPreface Foreword by Chris Lane Introduction 1. One Hundred Years in East Africa 2. The Masai 3. A Time to Be Silent and a Time to Think 4. A Time to Speak and a Time to Act 5. What Do You Think of the Christ? 6. The Response 7. A Time for Laughter and a Time for Tears 8. Churches: The New, the Young, and the Particular 9. Signs of the Times 10. The Winds of Change An African Creed Notes
