Rescuing the Gospel from the Cowboys - by Richard Twiss (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>The gospel of Jesus has not always been good news for Native Americans. But despite the far-reaching effects of colonialism, some Natives have forged culturally authentic ways to follow Jesus. In his final work, Richard Twiss surveys the complicated history of Christian missions among Indigenous peoples and voices a hopeful vision of contextual Native Christian faith.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p> <strong>Missio Alliance Essential Reading List<br /> One of Seedbed's 10 Notable Books</strong> </p><p> <strong>The gospel of Jesus has not always been good news for Native Americans.</strong> </p><p>The history of North America is marred by atrocities committed against Native peoples. Indigenous cultures were erased in the name of Christianity. As a result, to this day few Native Americans are followers of Jesus. However, despite the far-reaching effects of colonialism, some Natives have forged culturally authentic ways to follow the way of Jesus.</p><p>In his final work, Richard Twiss provides a contextualized Indigenous expression of the Christian faith among the Native communities of North America. He surveys the painful, complicated history of Christian missions among Indigenous peoples and chronicles more hopeful visions of culturally contextual Native Christian faith. For Twiss, contextualization is not merely a formula or evangelistic strategy, but rather a relational process of theological and cultural reflection within a local community. Native leaders reframe the gospel narrative in light of post-colonization, reincorporating traditional practices and rituals while critiquing and correcting the assumptions of American Christian mythologies.</p><p>Twiss gives voice to the stories of Native followers of Jesus, with perspectives on theology and spirituality plus concrete models for intercultural ministry. Future generations of Native followers of Jesus, and those working crossculturally with them, will be indebted to this work.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Although <em>Rescuing the Gospel from the Cowboys</em> is primarily written for a Native audience, Christians of all ethnicities ignore books like this at our own peril. Twiss and other Indigenous theologians are important prophetic voices to Christianity in America. The integrity of the Church--as well as the effectiveness of our participation in God's mission of reconciliation and redemption--is severely diminished by ignoring the theological contributions of our Native brothers and sisters.</p>--James Stambaugh, The Englewood Review of Books, Summer 2015<br><br><p>An eye-opening viewpoint from witnesses too seldom heard, this volume should be salutary for many pastors and administrative leaders.</p>--Library Journal, July 2015<br><br><p>Christians and ministry leaders, both Native and non-Native alike, will find <em>Rescuing the Gospel from the Cowboys</em> a relevant text. . . . Twiss calls us to seek dialogue over judgment and control by pursuing authentic worship. If we are Christians committed to corporate enactment of the story of God in worship, then we must be open to relating that story in ways that bring the fullness of who we are to God and to one another. Richard Twiss was also called Taoyate Obnajin, 'He Stands with His People.' In this good work, he has lived into his name.</p>--Alexandria Macias, Covenant Quarterly, Vol. 75, No. 1, 2017<br><br><p>I highly recommend this book as seminal in our thinking about how Christianity is transmitted to others.</p>--Michael Canning, Anglican and Episcopal History, March 2019<br><br><p>The late theologian Richard Twiss (1954-2013) makes a powerful case that Native American Christians can pursue their faith 'while still fully embracing (their) tribal identity, traditional customs, cultural forms, worldview and rituals.' . . . Twiss's book offers valuable lessons for those struggling with decolonization in a religious context or any other. . . . Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals.</p>--W. F. Schulz, CHOICE, November 2015<br><br><p>The late Richard Twiss here offers both a powerful and dangerous gift to the church. For anyone who has wondered why so few Native Americans follow Jesus, this work reminds us how painful our history is when missionary efforts are wedded to colonization. Be prepared to have your assumptions challenged as you work through this important book chronicling the church's oft tense relationship to indigenous people.</p>--Andrew Dragos, The Seedbed Blog, December 8, 2015<br><br><p>This is a provocative, engaging book. It brought me to tears. It challenged many of my assumptions. I did not agree with every jot and tittle of Richard's approach to contextualization, but this is a book every thoughtful Christian should read. Pastors, missionaries, and educators in particular need to chew on the issues Richard raises about contextualizing the gospel in light of the many cultures and peoples in the world, not least those who have been condemned and silenced and forced to 'unbecome' themselves, whether under the authority cowboys or others.</p>--Nijay Gupta, Missio Alliance, August 28, 2015<br><br><p>This is an important book for non-Natives. We can and must learn the Native story, as we did that day sitting between Luther and Wesley at Gary Church. But we need to walk further by going into Indigenous communities, waiting humbly to be welcomed into their circle and story. The way to learn and restore a shattered relationship is by deep listening as we sit among Richard's <em>oyate</em>, his people. And at that moment a realization will dawn on us; we all are deeply embodied in the story. As Richard said at the end of each address, <em>Mitakuye Oyasin</em>, 'All my relatives.' This is our common story, but we hardly recognize it.</p>--Gene L. Green, Books Culture, November/December 2015<br>
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