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Transforming Worldviews – An Anthropological Understanding of How People Change
Paul G. Hiebert
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Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 602.
In the past, changes in behavior and in belief have been leading indicators for missionaries that Christian conversion had occurred. But these alone--or even together--are insufficient for a gospel understanding of conversion. For effective biblical mission, Paul G. Hiebert argues, we must add a third element: a change in worldview. Here he offers a comprehensive study of worldview--its philosophy, its history, its characteristics, and the means for understanding it. He then provides a detailed analysis of several worldviews that missionaries must engage today, addressing the impact of each on Christianity and mission. A biblical worldview is outlined for comparison. Finally, ... Read more
In the past, changes in behavior and in belief have been leading indicators for missionaries that Christian conversion had occurred. But these alone--or even together--are insufficient for a gospel understanding of conversion. For effective biblical mission, Paul G. Hiebert argues, we must add a third element: a change in worldview. Here he offers a comprehensive study of worldview--its philosophy, its history, its characteristics, and the means for understanding it. He then provides a detailed analysis of several worldviews that missionaries must engage today, addressing the impact of each on Christianity and mission. A biblical worldview is outlined for comparison. Finally, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Baker Publishing Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
Ada, MI, United States
ISBN
9780801027055
SKU
V9780801027055
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About Paul G. Hiebert
Paul G. Hiebert (1932-2007) was distinguished professor of mission and anthropology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and previously taught at Fuller Theological Seminary. He also served as a pastor and missionary to India. He received his PhD from the University of Minnesota and was the author or coauthor of numerous articles and books in the fields of anthropology and missions. ... Read more
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