The missiological implications of epistemological shifts : affirming truth in a modern/postmodern world / / Paul G. Hiebert

• Autore: Hiebert Paul G. <1932-2007.>
• Pubblicazione: Harrisburg, Pa. : , : Trinity Press International, , 1999; ©1999
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (xv, 135 pages) : illustrations
• Disciplina: 266/.001
• Soggetto topico: Missions - Theory; Philosophy and religion; Knowledge, Theory of (Religion); Critical realism
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: CONTENTS; LIST OF FIGURES; PREFACE TO THE SERIES; INTRODUCTION; 1. THE EPISTEMOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF POSITIVISM; 2. THE EPISTEMOLOGICAL CHALLENGES OF INSTRUMENTALISM AND IDEALISM; 3. CRITICAL REALISM-A WAY AHEAD; NOTES; REFERENCES CITED
• Sommario/riassunto: This book explores the question of epistemology, or theory of knowledge, and its impact upon how we view and do missions in today's world.What must a new convert know or believe? How do they know? How can we translate and communicate Christian teachings interculturally without distorting the message? How should we do missions in an anti-colonial, postmodern era characterized by religious relativism and accusations of Christian imperialism?In struggling with these questions, Paul Hiebert focuses on the epistemological foundations that underlay them. He examines three specific theories of knowle
• Titolo autorizzato: The missiological implications of epistemological shifts
• ISBN: 1-281-78430-3; 9786611784300; 0-567-41313-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910819570703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Christian mission and modern culture.