Hwa Yung

Christianity and Transforming States

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Any simplistic tendency to see the Christian's relationship to other religionists in today's multi-polar world merely in terms of victims or victimizers is promptly debunked by the abundant evidence gathered here. This volume provides much insight for Christians to be "wise as serpents and innocent as doves" in their engagement with the non-Christians amongst whom they live. I commend it heartily.”

Of Merchants and Missions

History & Biography

“This careful study of the early growth of Methodism in Singapore contains many details hitherto unavailable. Despite the common assumption that colonialism and Christian mission often went hand-in-glove, Andrew Peh shows that it certainly was not the case here because their ultimate goals were very different. This will serve as a standard reference on this period of Singapore’s church history and deserves a wide readership.”

The Holy Spirit, Women, and Mission

Women

“Although there are now an increasing number of studies focusing on women in mission, few have been written from a Pentecostal perspective and with an emphasis on the Asian context. Dr. Julie Ma’s book, which helps to fill a gap, should therefore be warmly welcomed. Of particular interest is Ma’s argument that to be able to take on leadership roles, again and again, women have had to overcome strong gender biases within their respective social-ecclesial cultures. This breaking of glass ceilings can often be traceable to the Spirit’s empowerment in Pentecostal theology. I heartily commend this significant contribution to our understanding of the role of Pentecostal women in mission.”