Eternal Word and Changing Worlds: Theology, Anthropology, and Mission in Trialogue

by Harvie M. Conn

Book Overview

In this book, addressed ti the "Western, white evangelical community," Professor Conn drives home the need for a radical reevaluation of our Western models for theology and missions. The rise of non-Western and nonwhite theologies and the changes in our understanding of language, culture, and religions force upon us the realization of the inadequacy of our ethnocentric, abstracting approach to theology and missions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0875522041
• ISBN13: 9780875522043
• Release Date: July 1992
• Publisher: P & R Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Evolving anthropological influence

Conn does a good job of tracing the evolving influence of developing anthropological thought. The Word of God never changes but the environment where it is communicated changes constantly and dramatically. This book identifies many of the factors that must be considered in faithful and relevant communication of the word in any culture. It is a worthy complement to Marvin Mayers' Christianity Confronts Culture.