James H. Kroeger, M.M., “New Evangelization Today: Exploring Key Themes and Asian Links,” aims at “exploring some of the defining traits that characterize the ‘new evangelization’” (78). After a discussion of evangelization in general, ten characteristics of the “new evangelization” are identified: 1) the centrality of Christ; 2) ecumenism; 3) interreligious dialogue; 4) religious freedom; 5) evangelization—a multifaceted process; 6) social teaching; 7) evangelization of cultures; 8) social communication; 9) responsibility of all Christians; and 10) the role of the Holy Spirit. The author draws on the insights of several experts to present and describe these topics. He also shows their linkages to “three pivotal anchors”: the Second Vatican Council, the recent popes, and the Church in Asia (78). – from the Editor’s Preface