A Short History of Christianity Beyond the West - (Theology and Mission in World Christianity) by Klaus Koschorke (Paperback)

About the Book

Today, the majority of the world's Christian population lives in the Global South. This textbook offers in one volume a compact and vivid overview of the history of Christianity in Asia, Africa and Latin America since 1450, focussing on diversity and interdependence, local actors and global entanglements.

Book Synopsis

**Recognized as IBMR Outstanding Book 2024**

Today, the majority of the world's Christian population lives in the Global South. Knowledge of their history is therefore indispensable. This textbook offers a compact and vivid overview of the history of Christianity in Asia, Africa and Latin America since 1450, focussing on diversity and interdependence, local actors and global effects. Maps, illustrations and numerous photos as well as continuous references to easily accessible source texts support the reader's own reading and its use in various forms of academic teaching.
Special bonus material including 250 photos taken by the author can be accessed here: https: //doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.27623484.v2

Review Quotes

"wonderful work that is eye-opening in many ways" Volker Leppin, Yale Divinity School

"This one-volume introductory book uniquely contributes to understanding global South Christianity from the 1500s to the present day, interweaving unparalleled details and connections." Raimundo Barreto, Princeton Theological Seminary

"pioneering book" Kevin Ward, University of Leeds

"This is a magnificent synthesis and belongs in the bookcase of every teacher and student of church history." Thomas Kaufmann, University of Göttingen

"fills a gap and is urgently needed" Martin Wallraff, University of Munich

"indispensable" Andreas Müller, University of Kiel

"impressive and strongly recommended" Fabian Fechner, Global History, University of Hagen

"This book breathes life and animates the readers to imagine the vitality and challenges of World Christianity in their contexts" Daniel Jeyaraj, Liverpool Hope University

About the Author

Klaus Koschorke is professor emeritus at Munich University LMU (Chair' Early and Global History of Christianity). He had multiple guest professorships in Asia (India, China, Japan, Korea, Sri Lanka), Africa (South Africa, Ethiopia) and UK. He has published widely on the history of Christianity in the Global South and developed the concept of polycentricity in the history of World Christianity, including A History of Christianity in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, 1450-1990. A Documentary Sourcebook, edited by K. Koschorke, F. Ludwig and M. Delgado (Eerdmans 2007).