Apostle of the Poor: The Life and Work of Missionary and Humanitarian Charles D. Neff - Couverture souple

Bolton, Matthew

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ISBN 10 : 1934901016 ISBN 13 : 9781934901014

Editeur : John Whitmer Books, 2006

Synopsis

From humble beginnings as a Midwestern American farmboy, Charles D. Neff went on to participate in the fundamental transformation of the Community of Christ — from a small provincial sect centered in the Midwestern plains to a worldwide church spanning over 50 nations. Neff's missionary work in Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, India, Nigeria, Liberia, and Kenya challenged him to rethink the church's theology — opening it to the voices of other cultures — and confronted him with the horrific realities of massive poverty. In response, he dedicated his life to bringing relief, release and dignity to the world's poor. This acclaimed biography records Neff's story in vivid detail, shedding new light on this important chapter in RLDS history.

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Matthew Bolton grew up in very multicultural surroundings. Son of an American mother and British father, he spent most of his childhood in Leicester, one of Britain's most diverse cities. Visitors from every populated continent had signed the family guestbook by the time he was ten. This upbringing instilled in him a fascination with the world and its peoples, which has guided his life and work ever since. Matthew has worked for several international humanitarian agencies, including Outreach International (founded by Charles Neff), on five continents. Many people have lived his travels vicariously through his weekend column on international affairs and living overseas in The Examiner (Eastern Jackson County, Missouri). Matthew first gained his interest in Community of Christ history as a small child, listening to bedtime stories read from the travelogues of missionaries adventuring in far-flung lands. This interest continued in his undergraduate education; the final paper of his undergraduate degree in history and religion at Graceland University (Lamoni, Iowa) looked at the effect of Neff's work in Asia upon the church. At the time of publication, Matthew was doing a doctorate in government at the London School of Economics and Political Science, where he has also earned a master of science in development studies (research).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Whitmer Books
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1934901016
• ISBN 13: 9781934901014
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 212
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