Sent to Heal!: Emergence and Development of Medical Missions Contributor(s): Grundmann, Christoffer H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0761833196 ISBN-13: 9780761833192 Publisher: University Press of America OUR PRICE: $114.84 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2005 Annotation: Sent to Heal! traces the development of medical missions, one of the most intriguing, complex, and controversial phenomena in the history of the encounter of Western and Non-Western cultures promoted by Christianity. This groundbreaking study surveys the missions from their earliest beginnings in the 15th century until the turn of the twentieth century. Sent to Heal! is a defining reference work on the philosophical, theological, missiological, and scientific aspects of medical missions. An extensive bibliography is included. |
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BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Ministry - Missions - Religion | History |
Dewey: 610.69 |
LCCN: 2005930519 |
Physical Information: 1" H x 6" W x 9" (1.64 lbs) 392 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |