The urbanity of the Bible : rediscovering the urban nature of the Bible /
Sean Benesh.
- 198 pages ; 23 cm.
- Urban ministry in the 21st century .
- Urban ministry in the 21st century. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-195).
The triune God and the city -- From the garden to the city -- City of darkness, city of light -- City as a blessing -- Cities and the Kingdom of God -- The urban trajectory of the missio Dei -- The embedded blueprint for healthy urban life -- Commandment, commission, and the city -- The urban world of Jesus -- The urban origins of the church -- The expansion of the church and translation of the Gospel -- The Epistles and the built environment of the city -- The mission of the urban church.
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Cities and towns--Religious aspects--Christianity. Cities and towns--Biblical teaching.