Transforming Worldviews An Anthropological Understanding of How People Change
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Transforming Worldviews An Anthropological Understanding of How People Change by Paul G Hiebert
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, Hiebert argues for gospel ministry that seeks to transform people's worldviews and offers suggestions for how to do so.
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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780801027055 |
| ISBN 10 | 0801027055 |
| Title | Transforming Worldviews An Anthropological Understanding of How People Change |
| Author | Paul G Hiebert |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Baker Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2008-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Prizes | Winner of Christianity Today Book Award (Missions/Global Affairs) 2009 |
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