Slippery Paths in the Darkness (Paperback)

Alan R. Tippet

ISBN 10: 0878084797 / ISBN 13: 9780878084791

Published by William Carey Library Publishers, 2014

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Paperback. Papers on Syncretism: 1965-1988A primary concern amongst missiologists is presenting the gospel in a way that is culturally relevant without adulterating the essential truths of the message of Jesus. Appropriately contextualizing this message can establish an indigenous Christianity, as opposed to introducing syncretism. In this compendium of presentations and papers, the issue of syncretism is addressed through the lens of our covenant relationship with the Lord. Drawing from interdisciplinary research across continents, Tippett examines the syncretistic religious behaviors eminent at the time of his writing that threatened to fracture this covenant relationship- from eastern personality cults in India to scientology in Australia, from satanism in the United States to animism in Mexico. With over 20 years of research, Tippett provides timeless insights for a global church burdened with the Great Commission call in an increasingly pluralistic world. The global church, burdened by the Great Commission call, must learn to see the differences between indigenous Christianity and syncretism. Drawing from over twenty years of interdisciplinary research across continents, Tippett examines several syncretistic religious behaviors, offering timeless insights for us in an increasingly pluralistic world. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Slippery Paths in the Darkness (Paperback)
• Publisher: William Carey Library Publishers
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0878084797
• ISBN 13: 9780878084791
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

A primary concern amongst missiologists is presenting the gospel in a way that is culturally relevant without adulterating the essential truths of the message. The ability to appropriately contextualize this message is the difference between establishing an indigenous Christianity as opposed to introducing syncretism. In this compendium of presentations and papers, the issue is addressed with regard to the idea of covenant relationship with the Lord. Drawing from interdisciplinary research across continents, Tippett examines the syncretistic religious behaviors eminent at the time of his writing that threatened to fracture this covenant relationship- from eastern personality cults in India to scientology in Australia, from satanism in the United States to animism in Mexico. While his research only spans a set number of years, Tippett provides timeless insights for a global church burdened with the Great Commission call in an increasingly pluralistic world.

About the Author

Doug Priest Jr. grew up in Ethiopia as the son of missionary parents. He and his family served for a decade as missionaries among the Maasai peoples of East Africa. He earned his Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, and now resides in Singapore as Asia Coordinator for the Christian Missionary Fellowship.