John A. Mackay's "The Other Spanish Christ": Theology and Culture in Latin America
This article discusses the theological importance and historical relevance of the writings, ideas and concepts of John Alexander Mackay (1889-1983), an important ecumenical movement leader, promoter of theological education, and missionary of the twentieth century. Mackay's contributions were v...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2015
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The journal of Presbyterian history
Year: 2015, Volume: 93, Issue: 2, Pages: 60-69 |
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| Summary: | This article discusses the theological importance and historical relevance of the writings, ideas and concepts of John Alexander Mackay (1889-1983), an important ecumenical movement leader, promoter of theological education, and missionary of the twentieth century. Mackay's contributions were vast and valuable: he served as a missionary in several Latin American nations, as president of Princeton Theological Seminary for almost a quarter of a century, and as a board member of several global ecumenical organizations. The article emphasizes the centrality of Mackay's publications in forging and engaging a theological dialogue between Latin America and North America. |
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