Just as honest autobiography is the most penetrating form of personal history, so candid self-criticism hits targets that quite elude the detached or peripheral critic. This analysis by mission executive Anderson is at once empathetic and incisive — temperate but specific. Yet it is more than a historical analysis or confession. The author calls for a radical reappraisal of our approaches in terms of how Christian they really are. He also brings forward some positive proposals for consideration and debate.
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