International Christian Literature Documentation Project: A Subject, Author, and Corporate Name Index to Nonwestern Christian Literature

The International Christian Literature Documentation Project emerged during the late 20th century, a period when academic discourse increasingly emphasized the necessity of documenting non-Western Christian perspectives. Compiled by Douglas W. Geyer, the index was conceived as a vital bibliographical tool to catalog and organize a diverse array of theological and historical writings that were often overlooked in mainstream Western repositories. The project sought to bridge the gap between regional religious archives and international scholarly inquiry, providing a structured approach to locating literature from burgeoning Christian communities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

The design of the index reflects the rigorous standards of archival science prevalent in mid-1980s academia, prioritizing comprehensive cross-referencing through subject, author, and corporate headings. By systematically organizing these disparate sources, Geyer aimed to facilitate deeper cross-cultural research and preserve the intellectual heritage of global Christianity. Upon its release, the volume was received as a significant contribution to theological bibliography, earning recognition among institutional libraries and researchers focused on mission studies and world Christianity for its meticulous attention to accessibility and classification.