The church and cultures;: An applied anthropology for the religious worker

Politics & Social Sciences

Luzbetak, Louis J.

Anthropology

Divine Word Publications

Church and Cultures: An Applied Anthropology for the Religion Worker

William Carey Library Pub

<p>Why should the church be concerned about cultures? Louis J. Luzbetak began to answer this question twenty-five years ago with the publication of The Church and Cultures: An Applied Anthropology for the Religious Worker. Reprinted six times and translated into five languages, it became an undisputed classic in the field. Now, by popular demand, Luzbetak has thoroughly rewritten his work, completely updating it in light of contemporary anthropological and missiological thought and in face of current world conditions. Serving as a handbook for a culturally sensitive ministry and witness, The Church and Cultures introduces the non-anthropologist to a wealth of scientific knowledge directly relevant to pastoral work, religious education social action and liturgy - in fact, to all forms of missionary activity in the church. It focuses on a burning theological issue: that of contextualization, the process by which a local church integrates its understanding of the Gospel (text) with the local culture (context).</p>

The Church and Cultures: New Perspectives in Missiological Anthropology (American Society of Missiology)

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Orbis Books

The Church And Cultures: An Applied Anthropology For The Religious Worker

The Church and Cultures: An Applied Anthropology for the Religious Worker

Literature & Fiction

Literary

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