The Church from Every Tribe and Tongue

Ecclesiology in the Majority World

Edited by

Gene L. Green, Stephen Pardue, and K. K. Yeo

© 2018 Gene L. Green, Stephen T. Pardue, and K. K. Yeo

Published 2018 by Langham Global Library

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Majority World Theology Series

Series Editors

Gene L. Green, Stephen T. Pardue, and K. K. Yeo

The Majority World Theology series exists because of the seismic shifts in the makeup of world Christianity. At this moment in history, more Christians live in the Majority World than in Europe and North America. However, most theological literature does not reflect the rising tide of Christian reflection coming from these regions. The Majority World authors in this series seek to produce, collaboratively, biblical and theological textbooks that are about, from, and to the Majority World. By assembling scholars from around the globe who share a concern to do theology in light of Christian Scripture and in dialogue with Christian tradition coming from the Western church, this series offers readers the chance to listen in on insightful, productive, and unprecedented in-person conversations. Each volume pursues a specific theological topic and is designed to be accessible to students and scholars ...