The God That the Poor Seek

by Rupen Das

Publisher:

Langham

, 2022

Overview

The assumption that conversion looks the same regardless of culture or religious context is challenged by a growing number of missiologists, both in the Majority World and in the West. In this book, Rupen Das explores the particularities of conversion for some of the world’s poorest populations. Sharing the stories of Syrian refugees and Indian slum dwellers, Das positions their voices within a missiological framework of contextualization, seeking to understand what attracts the marginalized to the gospel of Christ.

This book is filled with practical insights for those ministering to the world’s poor in contexts of missions, development, or local outreach. It also offers a powerful glimpse into the identity of the crucified God who knows human pain and does not turn his back on human suffering.

Key Features

• Explores the particularities of conversion for some of the world’s poorest populations.
• Shares the stories of Syrian refugees and Indian slum dwellers.
• Brings practical insights for those ministering to the world’s poor in contexts of missions.

Praise for Print Edition

This book skillfully portrays the profound interplay of culture and theology, the simple yet incredible faith of the poor, and the radical impact of the gospel.

--Jessy Jaison, PhD. New India Bible Seminary, Kerala, India

This is a must-read book for every student and practitioner who is committed to a holistic understanding of mission among the poor which breaks down the divisions between the physical, social, and spiritual aspects of their lives and instead sees them as a coherent whole.

--Jaisankar Sarma, PhD. Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California, USA

The real-life stories of the poor and their relationship with Christ seals the validity of this excellent scholarly work. This book transports us from our comfortable world to the realities that confront the poor resulting in their encounter with Jesus Christ.

--Rev. Dr. Robert Cunville. President, United Bible Societies

Product Details

• Title: The God that the Poor Seek: Conversion, Context, and the World of the Vulnerable
• Author: Rupen Das
• Publisher: Langham
• Print Publication Date: 2022
• Logos Release Date: 2023
• Pages: 248
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Missions; Conversion › Christianity
• ISBNs: 9781839736155, 9781839736162, 9781839736179, 1839736151, 183973616X, 1839736178
• Resource ID: LLS:GODTHATPOORSEEK
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-07-24T16:00:30Z

About Rupen Das

Rupen Das has been involved in missions and Christian international development for over forty years, partnering with the Navigators, World Vision, the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary, and local NGOs, among others. He currently serves as President of the Canadian Bible Society and is a research professor at Tyndale University, Toronto, Canada. He writes on topics of global Christianity, missions, poverty, and ministries of compassion.