Interpreting Contemporary Christianity

In this multidisciplinary interpretation of world Christianity and the changing shape of the global religious landscape, scholars consider the complex dynamics shaping Christianity's recent expansion in all parts of the globe. They view the explanations of homogenization or American cultural influence as being necessarily limited and point to the far more varied intersections of external influence and indigenous appropriation. The geographical coverage and the voices from various corners of the globe exemplify the shift of Christianity's center of gravity away from the northern hemisphere. New voices, new methods, and new perspectives emerge here. Contributors:

Afe Adogame

Edith L. Blumhofer

Joel Carpenter

Paul Freston

Anthony dela Fuente

Jehu J. Hanciles

Brian M. Howell

Ogbu U. Kalu

Sebastian C. H. Kim

Philomena Njeri Mwaura

John Parratt

Dana L. Robert

Brian Stanley

Diane Stinton

Feiya Tao

Kevin Xiyi Yao