Bridging the past and future of christian mission with biblical truth, cultural humility, and a passion for the nations. The Christian and the "Old" Mission examines the continuing significance of Christian mission while addressing the challenges of its historical legacy. It reflects on the foundations, accomplishments, and shortcomings of the "old" mission era, particularly in light of critiques about colonialism, cultural dominance, and outdated strategies. The book insists that mission is integral to Christian identity but recognizes that the traditional, one-way Western approach is no longer sufficient. Instead, mission must be reimagined in ways that emphasize reciprocity, cultural sensitivity, and partnership, valuing indigenous leadership and local contexts. Drawing from biblical mandates and historical examples, the author encourages believers to view mission as both proclamation of the gospel and acts of service, grounded in humility and genuine love. Contextualization and mutual learning are presented as vital for effective ministry in today's diverse, interconnected world. Ultimately, the work calls for a renewal of mission practice--one that honors the faithful witness of the past while engaging the present and future with creativity, respect, and courage. No single question about the Bible is more crucial, more basic, more troublesome, more complex, more profound, more weighty or more urgent than the question of the true nature of the connection between the religion/faith of the Old Testament and that of the New Testament... It cuts to the heart of the often misunderstood dynamics of the global mission movement. It sheds light on practically every page of the Bible. Here Kaiser is at his best, warmly down to Earth, personable, exuberantly encouraging, making profound insights plain... We are not talking now about common knowledge, widely accepted perspective; in these talks you will find unusual and crucial insights that are not common although they ought to me and must be.-from the Foreword, Ralph D. Winter, Ph.D. , U.S. Center for World Mission Dr. Walter Kaiser, Jr. (Ph.D., Brandeis), served as professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages and in academic administration at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School before joining the faculty of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. As president of Gordon-Conwell, he maintained his interest in theological education. He has written numerous books, including the popular Toward an Old Testament Theology .