Worldview for Christian Witness
Title | Worldview for Christian Witness PDF eBook |
Author | Charles H. Kraft |
Publisher | William Carey Publishing |
Total Pages | 609 |
Release | 2008-06-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 087808648X |
In Worldview for Christian Witness, Charles Kraft invites readers to understand REALITY as God sees it by learning to take seriously the insights of other societies. The diversity of cultures can seem obvious, but to really understand the significance of those surface level differences, one needs to understand the deep level assumptions on which they are based.
Anthropology for Christian Witness
Title | Anthropology for Christian Witness PDF eBook |
Author | Charles H. Kraft |
Publisher | Orbis Books |
Total Pages | 677 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1608332403 |
"Anthropology for Christian Witness serves as a thorough, basic introduction to the study of anthropology that has been designed specifically for those who plan careers in mission or cross-cultural ministry. The work of Charles H. Kraft, author of the classic Christianity in Culture, and widely acknowledged as one of the foremost Evangelical missionary anthropologists, this new work represents the synthesis of a lifetime of teaching and study. Kraft treats the very basics, including theories of culture and society; an assessment of the various anthropological schools; kinship and family structure, and cross-cultural communication."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Christian Witness in a Postmodern World
Title | Christian Witness in a Postmodern World PDF eBook |
Author | Harry Lee Poe |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 196 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Religion |
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A professor of religion asserts that the difficulties faced in communicating the gospel are as much an opportunity as they are a challenge. This book analyzes contemporary trends in American cultural life related to what those who don't attend church know about Christianity and how they think about questions of ultimate meaning.
Christian Witness in Pluralistic Contexts in the 21st Century
Title | Christian Witness in Pluralistic Contexts in the 21st Century PDF eBook |
Author | Enoch Yee-nock Wan |
Publisher | William Carey Library |
Total Pages | 284 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Christianity and other religions |
ISBN | 9780878083855 |
"This volume is not a set of textbook answers on how to witness to Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, and people with other religions based on simple formulas. It is the wrestlings, affirmations, and testimonies of those who have been deeply involved in ministries to people of other religious faiths and have thought deeply about the issues religious pluralism raises." - Paul G. Hiebert, Professor Emeritus, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
World Religions Through a Christian Worldview
Title | World Religions Through a Christian Worldview PDF eBook |
Author | Pat Zukeran |
Publisher | Xulon Press |
Total Pages | 302 |
Release | 2008-08 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 160647068X |
Do Jews, Muslims, and Christians worship the same God? Should Christians participate in Yoga or the martial arts? Christians today are constantly interacting with individuals, concepts, and practices from the world's religions. To be an effective witness and avoid embracing false ideas, it is essential for Christians to understand and evaluate the various religions from a biblical perspective. This book is designed to equip Christians for that task. Section one gives an overview of the major religions followed by a biblical critique. Section two presents an overview and biblical critique of popular religious ideas and practices such as alternative medicine, martial arts, and yoga. Section three addresses the challenges of religious pluralism and presents the author's defense for the unique and exclusive truth of Christianity. This is a needed resource for all who want to be an effective witness for Christ in a pluralistic world. "This is a handy, helpful handbook for witnessing to unbelievers from various and sundry religious perspectives." Dr. Norman Geisler, Christian scholar, apologist, author and founder of Southern Evangelical Seminary. "World Religions Through a Christian Worldview offers another excellent resource for learning about the beliefs of various religious groups and how they compare with the Bible. It will be helpful for Christians who want to understand and witness to members of these groups. Non-Christian readers will learn why Christianity is different from other religious claims." John Ankerberg, Author and Host of "The John Ankerberg Show" Patrick Zukeran earned a Master of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, a Doctorate of Ministry from Southern Evangelical Seminary and serves on staff with Probe Ministries. He is a researcher, author, radio talk show host, and a national and international speaker on apologetics. For more information visit: www.probe.org and www.evidenceandanswers.org.
Sharing Jesus Holistically with the Buddhist World
Title | Sharing Jesus Holistically with the Buddhist World PDF eBook |
Author | David S. Lim |
Publisher | William Carey Library |
Total Pages | 342 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Buddhism |
ISBN | 9780878085088 |
This book contains the works of a group of Evangelical mission "reflective practitioners," who are committed to developing ways to evangelize the Buddhist peoples of the world. As various forms of Buddhism gain popularity, this network tries to disclose creative approaches to reach them with the gospel communicated in culturally sensitive ways and with transformational impact. The five major dimensions of a holistic witness among Buddhist peoples discussed in this book are: experiential dialogue, intellectual dialogue, biblical exposition, cultural sensitivity, and economic development. We invite readers to gain access to the first volume, Sharing Jesus in the Buddhist World, which consists of nine papers that provide the framework and some concrete models of cultural-sensitive "contextualized" witness to peoples of Buddhist faith. It will serve as a rich resource for those concerned with the issues raised in this book.
Graceful Evangelism
Title | Graceful Evangelism PDF eBook |
Author | Frances S. Adeney |
Publisher | Baker Books |
Total Pages | 224 |
Release | 2011-02-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1441214356 |
The word evangelism evokes strong reactions among Christians. Conflict about what it is, whether to do it, how to go about it, and the desired results divides churches, demonstrating the need for new theologies and methods that address today's religiously pluralistic and secular contexts. This book offers a comprehensive treatment of evangelism, from biblical models to contemporary practice. Frances Adeney shows that understanding different contexts and approaches to evangelism and accepting the views of others on this crucial topic can help replace the "evangelism wars" (social action vs. proclamation) with a more graceful approach to sharing God's good news with the world.