The Rise of the Global South
The Decline of Western Christendom and the Rise of Majority World Christianity
- History & Biography
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2012
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Publisher's Description
Global Christianity has been experiencing an unprecedented historical transition from the West to the non-Western world. The leadership of global Christianity has taken on a new face since the twentieth century. Christendom in Europe and America has experienced a great decline while there has been a rise in Majority World Christianity. Churches in the Global South have given their voices to global Christianity through their leadership, world mission movements, and theology. The phenomenal church growth has risen from the Pentecostal and Charismatic movement. Pentecostalism has become the dominant force in global Christianity today. The Rise of the Global South examines the significance this shift has had on global Christianity by going through the history of Christianity in the West and the causes of the shift.
Endorsements (6)
“The uniqueness of the book is four-fold. It is written by a non-Westerner with a global reach not confined to Asian biases. It is written by a practitioner whose own history has marked out effective Christianity en route. It is written by a Pentecostal , and so the report relishes the growth of Pentecostalism worldwide as an important contributor to the emerging Christian brand. And it is written by an evangelist who spares not his own subtle commentaries along the way. Dr Kim's book is a megaphone for mission. And for his passion, poignancy and predictions, we ought all to be most grateful. The fun is going to be when the critics and the collegium jockey this book alongside those of mission historian Stephen Neill.”
“Dr. Kim is an Asian scholar who is also a keen observer of the Western church. His prophetic analysis of the decline of Western Christianity may serve to stimulate a new birth of renewal and vitality in the West as the Christian faith is re-discovered as a non-Western faith. Kim's fresh perspective and historical clarity is like a loving word of admonition from a dear friend.”
“Dr. Kim is an Asian scholar and practitioner who, while witnessing the growth of Christianity in the Global South, is asking questions about its declining strength in Europe and North America. His wide-ranging analysis offers a fresh perspective on trends in global Christianity.”
“The Rise of the Global South is a must-read for Christian leaders to understand the time and trends of world Christianity. Dr. Elijah Kim provides penetrating insights, warnings, and aspiration for our times.”
“While 'Ichabod' is the sad epitaph for much of Western Christianity, 'Emmanuel' is the palpable and vivid characteristic of the Church in much of Africa and Asia. For an informative and encouraging introduction to what God is doing around the world, I recommend this book. 'Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land' (Prov. 25:25 [NIV]).”
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