Dialogue In Mission

Dialogue in Mission

Dialogue as an Orientation to Living

Jim D’Orsa, Therese D’Orsa

While dialogue is not a modern term, the current usage of the word now functions at several levels. At a pragmatic level, dialogue is a strategy in communication between people or groups. It is also understood at an ethical level, critical to interpersonal relations and understanding the person, or group, who is ‘other’. At another level, dialogue is seen as having a spiritual or religious dimension. In the Christian tradition, revelation is understood as God’s dialogue with humankind.

In their characteristically clear, balanced, and practical style, Jim & Therese D’Orsa investigate the pedagogical, ethical and religious dimensions of dialogue in their latest book, Dialogue in Mission. Gleaning rich insights from sociology, hermeneutics and psychology, they argue for the concept of dialogue, not just as a set of interpersonal skills but as an orientation to living.

Dialogue in Mission provides an engaging discourse on the concept of dialogue and its meaning today. It provides the reader with a multi-dimensional understanding of the interface of mission with contemporary society.

Dialogue in Mission is a much-needed resource for those who work in the area of mission.