Transforming Worldviews
Author | : Paul G. Hiebert |
Publisher | : Baker Academic |
Total Pages | : 368 |
Release | : 2008-05-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781441200983 |
ISBN-13 | : 1441200983 |
Rating | : 4/5 (983 Downloads) |
Download or read book Transforming Worldviews written by Paul G. Hiebert and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2008-05-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past, changes in behavior and in belief have been leading indicators for missionaries that Christian conversion had occurred. But these alone--or even together--are insufficient for a gospel understanding of conversion. For effective biblical mission, Paul G. Hiebert argues, we must add a third element: a change in worldview. Here he offers a comprehensive study of worldview--its philosophy, its history, its characteristics, and the means for understanding it. He then provides a detailed analysis of several worldviews that missionaries must engage today, addressing the impact of each on Christianity and mission. A biblical worldview is outlined for comparison. Finally, Hiebert argues for gospel ministry that seeks to transform people's worldviews and offers suggestions for how to do so.