Whether in New Age mysticism, occultism, Haitian voodooism, Chinese ancestor veneration, or Japanese Shintoism, animistic beliefs are widespread, even today. Gailyn Van Rheenen presents a rigorous, biblical, theological, and anthropological foundation for ministering in animistic contexts.
Tabella dei contenuti
- Foreword by David J. Hesselgrave
- Preface
Part 1 Understanding Animism
- 1. The Meaning of Animism and Its Place in Today’s World
- 2. Tools for Learning Animistic Worldviews
- 3. The Cosmic and the Earthly
- 4. Change in Animistic Societies
Part II Thinking Theology in Animistic Contexts
- 5. Christianity and Animism: Contrasting Worldviews
- 6. Kingdom Theology: Introducing Animists to Christian Perspectives
Part III. Analyzing Animistic Practices and Powers
- 7. Animistic Practitioners
- 8. The Animistic Practice of Divination
- 9. Impersonal Spiritual Forces
- 10. Personal Spiritual Beings
- Conclusion: Sin and Salvation in Christianity and Animism
- Works Cited
- Index of Subjects
- Index of Names
- Index of Scripture
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Lingua Inglese ● Formato PDF ● Pagine 346 ● ISBN 9781645082514 ● Dimensione 38.0 MB ● Casa editrice William Carey Publishing ● Città Littleton ● Paese US ● Pubblicato 1991 ● Scaricabile 24 mesi ● Moneta EUR ● ID 8338885 ● Protezione dalla copia Adobe DRM
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