Mission in Simplicity of Heart and Mind: Ludwig Harms and the Founding of the Hermannsburg Mission
The formation of the Hermannsburg Mission in 1849 by Pastor Ludwig Harms (1808–1865) represents the beginning of a vibrant mission initiative that became one of the largest within German Protestantism. It also set the stage for a particular perception of missionary service and practice, a perception...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2012
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Missiology
Year: 2012, Volume: 40, Issue: 4, Pages: 381-392 |
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Volltext (lizenzpflichtig) |
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| Summary: | The formation of the Hermannsburg Mission in 1849 by Pastor Ludwig Harms (1808–1865) represents the beginning of a vibrant mission initiative that became one of the largest within German Protestantism. It also set the stage for a particular perception of missionary service and practice, a perception still worth serious consideration today. The article, first of all, familiarizes the reader with the person of Ludwig Harms, then it presents his missionary principles, and finally, it offers a critical evaluation of his legacy that can be summarized as follows: If you want to win the world for Christ, start living a Christian life at home. |
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| ISSN: | 2051-3623 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Missiology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/009182961204000401 |
