Global Gospel
- Christian Living
- Evangelism & Missions
- Publisher: Baker Academic (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2026
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Publisher's Description
In this pathbreaking book, award-winning author Douglas Jacobsen describes Christianity as a dynamic, worldwide faith. Highlighting Christianity's four largest traditions (Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, and Pentecostalism), Global Gospel explains both the shared history and the regional distinctives of Christian faith in Africa, Asia (including the Pacific), Europe, Latin America, and North America. The text is enlivened by an abundance of maps, charts, and illustrative photos and by short primary source readings that illustrate different theological emphases on the five continents. Thoroughly updated in light of recent global developments, this accessible volume makes the complexity of world Christianity comprehensible and enables readers to better understand their own perspectives and those of Christian believers around the globe."A succinct, well-organized, and clearly written historical account of contemporary Christianity as a truly global religion."--Mark A. Noll, University of Notre Dame (retired)"Masterfully interweaves historical narrative and theological analysis, demographic data and trends, and the best scholarship in the field."--Amos Yong, Fuller Theological Seminary
Endorsements (5)
“Global Gospel should be required reading for those who seek to understand the world's largest religion. This updated version of Jacobsen's classic retains the clarity, accessibility, and accuracy of the first edition, while bringing readers up to date on contemporary developments in the world Christian movement. Students of all levels will enjoy Jacobsen's clear writing, thoughtful analyses, and meaningful selection of photos and sidebars. Global Gospel is a terrific starting point for understanding Christianity around the world today.”
“Few themes are more central to the study of global Christianity than plurality. It is also challenging to portray. In this handy introductory volume, Douglas Jacobsen addresses plurality with deftness and discernment, providing readers with rich and intriguing portraits of the world's most diverse faith.”
“I welcome this second edition of an exceptionally valuable textbook. With updated demographics, thoughtful revisions, and illuminating new examples, it is even more engaging than its predecessor. Jacobsen compellingly demonstrates that regional cultural differences among Christians are at least as significant as theological or ecclesiological ones. Clear and accessible, Global Gospel enhances readers' ability to understand and value Christian complexity in our globalized world.”
“A succinct, well-organized, and clearly written historical account of contemporary Christianity as a truly global religion.”
“Masterfully interweaves historical narrative and theological analysis, demographic data and trends, and the best scholarship in the field.”
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