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Book Review: Conversion of a Continent: Contemporary Religious Change in Latin America

Perhaps more important are what visible landmarks (lifestyles) with their roots in a remnant theology distinguish one church from another. Adventist remnant doctrines and lifestyles are considered in great detail. Not only are they listed as they were preached by the first German missionaries; they are also put into local settings as they are understood, interpreted, even influenced after having been exposed not only to various African cultural and customary influences, but also to the first “overseas” messenger’s unavoidable cultural baggage. Hoeschele lists in some detail a number of these influences, ranging from outside relationships with tribal leaders, local administrations and authorities, to ecumenism and co-operation (or lack of same) with often competing mission societies. He also deals with issues in local church settings such as church ordinances and authority, liturgy, rituals and worship forms, and Christian stewardship. On the personal level there are questions on morality and ethics, family relationships, lifestyle, and acceptance or rejection of local customs. The author has succeeded in the difficult attempt to draw a fine line between remnant theologies and folk church concepts. Thereby he has not only dealt with the inevitably contradictory issues between the Folk-Church and Remnant as negative challenges in a mission situation. They are also in some cases treated as needed, healthy and creative tensions. In spite of the high cost, the book is a must for libraries, offices and institutions that deal with missions.