Benesh, Sean,

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.