Communicating Christ in Animistic ContextsWilliam Carey Library, 1991 - 342 من الصفحات 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. |
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Foreword by David J Hesselgrave | 9 |
The Meaning of Animism and Its Place | 15 |
Contrasting Worldviews | 95 |
Introducing Animists | 127 |
Analyzing Animistic Practices and Powers | 143 |
Personal Spiritual Beings | 237 |
Sin and Salvation in Christianity and Animism | 275 |
Works Cited | 305 |
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