Vinay Samuel

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Vinay Kumar Samuel is an Indian Anglican evangelical theologian, known for his work in holistic mission.

Biography

Samuel was born in August 1942

St. John's Church, Bangalore (1975–1983) and was founding director of the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies (1992–2001 and 2005–2006).[2]

Samuel's theology is largely shaped by his concern for Christian mission within the Indian context. This has underscored an evangelical understanding of holistic mission, which combines evangelism with social concern for the poor, as well as interfaith dialogue.[3][4]

Works

  • Samuel, Vinay; Sugden, Chris, eds. (2009). Mission as Transformation: A Theology of the Whole Gospel. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock. .
  • Samuel, Vinay; Hauser, Albrecht, eds. (2007). Proclaiming Christ in Christ's Way: Studies in Integral Mission: Essays Presented to Walter Arnold on the Occasion of His 60th Birthday. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock. .
  • Samuel, Vinay; Sugden, Chris, eds. (2003). The Church in Response to Human Need. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock. .

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