The author begins by contrasting the situation of the Protestant Churches in Brazil with that in (East) Germany. This leads to the issue of criteria for a "mission country" ("Missionsland"). The author discusses different proposals and points out the ongoing influence of the notion of the "Christian West". Matthew 5 and 28 can be seen as complementary texts for indentifying reasons for mission. Mission needs both, the "being" (Mt 5: salt of the earth, light of the world) as well as the "going out" (Mt 28) of the church. The difference can be formulated in terms of the distinction between "general" and "special" mission. The article concludes with some considerations about mission as a topic in practical theology.

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Personen: Zimmermann, Johannes

Schlagwörter: Mission Praktische Theologie Missionswissenschaft

Interessenkreis: Kirche