Sorrow & Blood

[DESCRIPTION]Written by 62 contributors from 23 nations, Sorrow & Blood draws readers into the lived reality of the global church, where persecution and suffering are part of everyday discipleship. This compelling volume brings together biblical reflection, theological insight, historical witness, and contemporary case studies to explore the relationship between mission and suffering.

This anthology is relevant to believers enduring persecution. It equips those preparing for ministry in difficult contexts and challenges them to recognize the central place of suffering in God’s mission. In an increasingly dangerous world, Sorrow & Blood offers clarity, conviction, and hope for faithful witness.[/DESCRIPTION] [SUBTITLE]Christian Mission in Contexts of Suffering, Persecution, and Martyrdom[/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] William D. Taylor, Antonia van der Meer, Reg Reimer [/CREDIT] [PAGES] 569 [/PAGES] [BINDING] Paperback [/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Publishing [/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2012 [/PUBLISHYEAR] [ISBN]9780878084722[/ISBN][ENDORSEMENT1]

It is with reverence that I touch Sorrow and Blood. The data, reports, witnesses, and biblical reflections open before my eyes allow me and push me to see the faces of people who tell me with their lives that in Jesus Christ they found the meaning of life and of history. The world is not worthy of them (Heb 11:38) nor am I. But in grace they minister to our lives and to our generation, calling us all into a deeper commitment to being agents of God’s Kingdom in the corners of the world in which we live. I feel honored to be ministered by those who tell me, through suffering, that it is good and necessary to serve our Lord Jesus Christ and to live, or even die, for him. It’s an amazing work. Gloria Deo.

Dr. Valdir Steuernagel [/ENDORSEMENT1] [ENDORSEMENT2]

Sorrow and Blood is a powerful and comprehensive global study of persecution and suffering. Every follower of Christ who wants to be informed and inspired should read this book. It should be required reading for pastors, missionaries, activists, or any other Christian who wants to engage biblically in a complex world where millions of fellow believers are under great pressure or persecution for their faith.

Dr. Geoff Tunnicliffe [/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]

For most of us it is incomprehensible the suffering that our sisters and brothers have endured in many places around the globe for the sake of the Gospel. Sorrow and Blood is the best effort done by evangelical reflective practitioners to provide a comprehensive description and a deep analysis of what Christian suffering and martyrdom mean and what the situation looks like today. This is not just another book produced by the Mission Commission of WEA, but one of the most profound and challenging to read, particularly if you do it with an open mind and a warm heart.

Bertil Ekström [/ENDORSEMENT3] [ENDORSEMENT4]

As I read this book and write these lines, I am aware that right now native evangelical Christians are forced to leave their land and their towns in southern Mexico because of their faith. The question of religious persecution has become all pervasive and urgent, both in the European post-Christendom societies as well as in countries dominated by Islam and other religions. This book is a most valuable compendium and it should become required reading for future missionaries and mission educators. The rich diversity of nationalities, perspectives, and styles represented is a good example of how Christian missiology is becoming truly global.

Dr. Samuel Escobar[/ENDORSEMENT4] [ENDORSEMENT5]

With a wonderful balance of insight and passion this volume addresses the most neglected mark of the true church: suffering. Readers will not only be enlightened, but also deeply moved and challenged listening to voices from around the globe reflect theologically, report accurately, and testify personally on this topic. Sorrow and Blood is a profound and vital contribution to our understanding of the church and mission.

Dr. Craig Ott [/ENDORSEMENT5] [TOC]

Foreword by William D. Taylor

Prefaces

Ajith Fernando

Christopher J. H. Wright

Part One: Building the Foundation

Introduction

William D. Taylor, Antonia van der Meer, and Reg Reimer

Chapter 1: A Global Survey

Christof Sauer and Thomas Schirrmacher

Chapter 2: Reflections on Mission in the Context of Suffering

Beram Kumar

Chapter 3: Christian Responses to Suffering, Persecution, and Martyrdom

Reg Reimer

Chapter 4: The Demographics of Martyrdom

Todd M. Johnson

Chapter 5: A Response to the High Counts of Christian Martyrs Per Year

Thomas Schirrmacher

Chapter 6: Redefining Persecution

Charles L. Tieszen

Chapter 7: Persecution, Martyrdom, and Mission

David Tai Woong Lee

Part Two: Reflections from Scripture and Theology

Chapter 8: Deliver Us from Evil

Rose Dowsett

Chapter 9: From Genesis to Revelation

Wolfgang Haede

Chapter 10: A Biblical Theology of Persecution and Discipleship

Glenn Penner

Chapter 11: The Prosperity Gospel

Grant LeMarquand

Chapter 12: Reflections on the Prosperity Gospel

Femi B. Adeleye

Chapter 13: In the Context of World Evangelism

Marvin Newell

Chapter 14: The Teaching of Jesus on Suffering in Mission

Antonia van der Meer

Chapter 15: Biblical Teaching on Suffering and Perseverance in Paul and Peter

Margaretha N. Adiwardana

Chapter 16: The Problem of Evil and Suffering

Isaiah M. Dau

Chapter 17: God’s Plan of Perseverance and Suffering in the Book of Revelation

Margaretha N. Adiwardana

Part Three: Reflections from History and Case Studies

Chapter 18: Picturing the Persecuted Church in the Art of the Early Christian

Catacombs

Kelley Magill

Chapter 19: From Asia Minor to Contemporary Turkey

Carlos Madrigal

Chapter 20: How Saintly Should Biographies Be?

Miriam Adeney

Chapter 21: An Inductive Approach to Understanding Persecution in the Middle East

Andrew Edward

Chapter 22: Suffering and Persecution in the Middle East

A Pastor from Egypt

Chapter 23: The First Christian Martyrs of Japan

How Chuang Chua

Chapter 24: Tsarist Russia and the Soviet and Post-Soviet Union

Mark R. Elliott

Chapter 25: Persecution of Christians in the Soviet Union

Johannes Reimer

Chapter 26: Post-Communist Perestroika Russia

Eugene Bakhmutsky

Chapter 27: The Modern Secular West

Janet Epp Buckingham

Chapter 28: Angola

Antonia van der Meer

Chapter 29: Brazilian Missionaries

Antonia van der Meer

Chapter 30: Training Our Missionaries to Die

Reuben Ezemadu

Chapter 31: The Rwandan Martyrs of Ethnic Ideology

Antoine Rutayisire

Chapter 32: The Rwanda Martyrs

Célestin Musekura

Chapter 33: God and Red Caesar

Xiqiu “Bob” Fu

Chapter 34: China

G. Wright Doyle

Chapter 35: Sri Lanka

Godfrey Yogarajah and Roshini Wickremesinhe

Chapter 36: India

Richard Howell

Chapter 37: Graham Staines (1941–1999)

Abhijit Nayak

Chapter 38: Vietnam

Reg Reimer

Chapter 39: Surviving Evin Prison

Maryam Rostampour and Marzieh Amirizadeh, Interview by Sam Yeghnazar

Chapter 40: The Korean Hostage Incident

David Tai Woong Lee and Steve Sang-Cheol Moon

Chapter 41: The Refugee Highway Partnership

Heidi Schoedel

Chapter 42: Suffering in Mission among the Poor in India

Iris Paul

Part Four: Preparation, Support, and Restoration

Chapter 43: A Pastoral Theology of Suffering in Mission

Antonia van der Meer

Chapter 44: Global Dialogue Summary

Pastors, Mission Pastors, Agency and Network Leaders

Chapter 45: Missionary Training

Rob Brynjolfson

Chapter 46: Preparing Church and Mission Agencies

Stephen Panya Baba

Chapter 47: Preparing both Church and Local Missionaries: Global North

Paul Estabrooks

Chapter 48: Preparing both Church and Local Missionaries: Missionaries: Global South

Paulo Moreira Filho with Marcos Amado

Chapter 49: Preparing a Mission Agency

S. Kent Parks

Chapter 50: Missionary Families

Laura Mae Gardner

Chapter 51: A Story of Missionary Martyrs’ Children

Dave Thompson

Chapter 52: Code of Best Practices

Voice of the Martyrs Canada

Chapter 53: Best Practices for Foreign Teams Visiting the Persecuted Church

National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka

Chapter 54: Guidelines for Crisis Management and Prevention

Global Connections, in association with the Global Mission Network

Chapter 55: Policy Recommendations

Crisis Consulting International

Chapter 56: Best Practices for Ministry to and with the Persecuted Church

The Religious Liberty Partnership

Chapter 57: What Do We Learn from the Persecuted?

Ronald R. Boyd-MacMillan

Chapter 58: Human Rights and Persecution

Thomas Schirrmacher and Thomas K. Johnson

Chapter 59: Advocating for the Persecuted

Reg Reimer

Chapter 60: Reflections on Theology, Strategy, and Engagement

Chris Seiple

Chapter 61: Jesus Christ’s Comfort and Healing for Traumatic Wounds

Kyle Miller

Chapter 62: Counseling Victims of Human-Induced Trauma

Patricia Miersma

Chapter 63: A Review of “Healing the Wounds of Trauma”

Patricia Miersma

Chapter 64: The Place and Function of Academics

Christof Sauer and Thomas Schirrmacher

Chapter 65: The Place and Function of Research

Steve Sang-Cheol Moon

Part Five: Final Themes

Chapter 66: Prayer without Ceasing

Mindy Belz

Chapter 67: A Call

Faith J. H. McDonnell

Chapter 68: A Service of Thoughtful Prayer for the Persecuted Church

Yvonne Christine DeAcutis Taylor

Chapter 69: Approaching the Final Door of Our Journey

William D. Taylor, Antonia van der Meer, and Reg Reimer

Part Six: Resources

Appendix A: The Bad Urach Call

Appendix B: Select Annotated Bibliography

Samuel Chiang, Roberta Chiang and Brian F. O’Connell

Appendix C: Persecution Information on the Web

A. Scott Moreau and Mike O’Rear

Appendix D: Partnering Platforms Serving the Persecuted

Brian F. O’Connell

Appendix E: Member Care Resources

Harry Hoffmann and Pramila Rajendran

Appendix F: Globalization of Mission Series

World Evangelical Alliance Mission Commission Publications

Index

Appendices

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