Person Open DS/UK/15986 Newbigin; Lesslie (1909-1998); British theologian, missiologist, missionary and author Newbigin Lesslie 1909-1998 British theologian, missiologist, missionary and author Male Bishop James Edward Lesslie Newbigin

Though originally ordained within the Church of Scotland, Newbigin spent much of his career serving as a missionary in India and became affiliated with the Church of South India and the United Reformed Church, becoming one of the Church of South India's first bishops. A prolific author who wrote on a wide range of theological topics, Newbigin is best known for his contributions to missiology and ecclesiology. He is also known for his involvement in both the dialogue regarding ecumenism and the Gospel and Our Culture movement. Many scholars also believe his work laid the foundations for the contemporary missional church movement. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHhbaulcombe 5/6/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 9d1ba0ca-f3a8-4bd6-8e8a-836b8f7b1ca2