David J. Bosch

Born in 1929
  • David J. Bosch was a prominent South African missiologist and theologian.

  • Born in 1929, he was a member of the Dutch Reformed Church and served as a missionary.

  • Bosch is best known for his influential book "Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission" (1991), which is considered a major work on post-colonial Christian mission.

  • His research focused on the historical development of mission theology and practice.

  • Bosch's work emphasized the need for contextual approaches to mission and explored the challenges facing the church in a changing world.

  • He died in 1992, leaving a lasting impact on the field of missiology.

Books by David J. Bosch