Scattered and Gathered: A Global Compendium of Diaspora Missiology

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Scattered and Gathered: A Global Compendium of Diaspora Missiology

Sadiri Joy Tira and Tetsunao Yamamori, eds., Wipf and Stock, 2016.

Reviewed by Rajkumar Boaz Johnson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical and Theological Studies, North Park University; visiting professor, SHIATS University, Allahabad, India.

Synopsis

Scattered and Gathered is a much-needed contribution for those seeking to frame liberal arts and theological education in the context of an ever-changing diaspora society. It is also a great resource for churches seeking to address the needs of the diaspora among them.

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