{"product_id":"customs-and-cultures","title":"Customs and Cultures","description":"\u003cp\u003e[DESCRIPTION]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow can the church meaningfully and intelligently engage cultures with Christianity?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOftentimes, it is not the message but the messenger that provides the greatest stumbling block for the average non-Christian. A missionary’s ability to identify with the people, not in sympathy, but in empathy, is one of the keys. Language is another crucial factor. Anthropology and missions have much to learn from each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCustoms and Cultures\u003c\/em\u003e provides practical ways missionaries can become acquainted with the cultural anthropology of the local community. Eugene Nida, a leading scholar and devout Christian, presents a thorough study of the means and methods which best communicate Christianity to people of diverse backgrounds. Dr. Nida is uniquely equipped to write this book because he is a well-known specialist in linguistics, anthropology studies, and the interpretation of the Christian faith, who worked with missionaries on translation problems for over thirty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe development of the church is the real goal. The power of Jesus Christ working through his consecrated servants can sanctify all of life to the glory of God.[\/DESCRIPTION]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[SUBTITLE]Anthropology for Christian Missions[\/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] by: Eugene A. Nida (Author) [\/CREDIT] [PAGES] 320 [\/PAGES] [BINDING] Paperback [\/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Library [\/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 1954 [\/PUBLISHYEAR] \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[ENDORSEMENT2]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe need of an anthropology for Christian missions is admirably met in these informing pages.  Each chapter shows a wide knowledge of racial, tribal, and human customs.  Human beings in this world have multiple diversities.  Dr. Nida covers the field with great versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatchman-Examiner [\/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wide-ranging, sometimes startling, and often humorous encounter with the strange ways of the human race which will appeal as much to the general reader as to the missionary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheology Today [\/ENDORSEMENT3] [ENDORSEMENT4]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt deserves to be high on the list of ‘must’ books for those looking forward to any type of missionary service, at home or abroad…It is a fascinating book full of humor and wisdom, good for all kinds of people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational Journal of Religious Education [\/ENDORSEMENT4] [ENDORSEMENT5]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has written a stimulating and thought-provoking volume which deals with missionaries in relation to people of other cultures and backgrounds.  His illustrations richly demonstrate his thesis that every missionary needs to become intimately acquainted with the cultural anthropology of the people whom he ministers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnited Evangelical Action [\/ENDORSEMENT5] [ENDORSEMENT6]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Informative, yet non-technical, this book will have interest for the general reader as well as the specialist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN.Y. Times [\/ENDORSEMENT6] [ENDORSEMENT7]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is a MUST read for all foreign missionaries.  It has been a long time since I have found a book more interesting, and as a missionary, one of more practical value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGospel Herald [\/ENDORSEMENT7] [ENDORSEMENT8]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should be absolutely required reading for every student in every seminary, Bible Institute, or training school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEternity [\/ENDORSEMENT8]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Shocks and Surprises\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Rhyme and Reason\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Race and Ranting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Hoes and Headaches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Friends and Frustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Devils and Doubts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Drums and Drama\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Queer Sounds, Strange Grammars and Unexpected Meanings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9. Old Customs and New Ways\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10. New Solutions to Old Problems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBibliography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TOC]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Carey Library","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44713262186538,"sku":"zcz1787299673851","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ePub (eBook)","offer_id":44713262219306,"sku":"jji1787299673852","price":11.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/4380\/4714\/files\/customs-and-cultures_1.jpg?v=1787299679","url":"https:\/\/streetstylestore.shop\/products\/customs-and-cultures","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}