Contextualization: Meanings, Methods and Models

by Edward Rommen, David J. Hesselgrave, E. Rommen

Book Overview

Those who have come to expect expert analysis of contextualization from David Hesselgrave will not be disappointed with this work. "His expertise," writes George Peters, "shines through in this book."

Teaming up with Hesselgrave is Ed Rommen, who, according to Peters, is "becoming an authority in practical contextualization." Together they skillfully bring the labyrinth of meanings, proposals, and tasks of contextualization into...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0878087753
• ISBN13: 9780878087754
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: William Carey Library Publishers
• Length: 291 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Cornerstone Textbook for Bringing You into a new Context

This text intelligently presents concepts invaluable to understanding non-Western world views & societies. It will get you thinking in new ways that will help you tune your cross-cultural ministry communications to make them impact those you've been sent to more effectively & compassionately. It is brainy--which is good. So if you're looking for a light read, this isn't it. It's still a core read for the serious missionary.