A survey of cultural factors relevant to differential reception of the gospel in primitive societies /By James O. Culberson.
Culberson, James Olin,
A survey of cultural factors relevant to differential reception of the gospel in primitive societies /By James O. Culberson. - 1957. - iii, 70 leaves ; 29 cm.
Typescript. Chapter I. Introduction Chapter II. Illustrations Relating to Factors of an Economic Nature Chapter III. Illustrations Relating to Polytheism Chapter IV. Experiences Relating to Social Practices Chapter V. Experiences Relating to a Misuse of the Native Language Chapter Virgin Islands Experiences Relating to Inherent Factors of a Closely-Knit, Highly Integrated Society Chapter Virgin IslandsI. Experiences Relating to Class Systems Chapter Virgin IslandsII. Experiences Relating to False Religions Chapter IX. Summary of Culturally Significant Factors Which Seem to Have Hindered the Gospel Chapter X. Experiences and Illustrations Wherein Cultural Factors Seem to Have Helped the Gospel Chapter XI. Summary of Culturally Significant Factors Which Seem to Have Helped to Gospel Chapter XII. The Imposition of a Dominant Culture and Its Effect as Relating to Acceptance of the Gospel Chapter XIII. Summary of Conclusions
Problem Stated -- Objectives of the Study -- Method of Study. Polygamy -- Drunkenness. Lack of a Sense of Individual Responsibility -- Tribal Customs and Traditions -- Basic Personality Traits -- Superstitions, Taboos, Spirit Doctors. Correlations Between Primitive Beliefs and Christian Truths -- Tribal Tradition -- Family Organization and Practice -- Tribal Superstitions.
Columbia Bible College--Dissertations.
Missions.
BV4070 / .S878 1957 BV4070
A survey of cultural factors relevant to differential reception of the gospel in primitive societies /By James O. Culberson. - 1957. - iii, 70 leaves ; 29 cm.
Typescript. Chapter I. Introduction Chapter II. Illustrations Relating to Factors of an Economic Nature Chapter III. Illustrations Relating to Polytheism Chapter IV. Experiences Relating to Social Practices Chapter V. Experiences Relating to a Misuse of the Native Language Chapter Virgin Islands Experiences Relating to Inherent Factors of a Closely-Knit, Highly Integrated Society Chapter Virgin IslandsI. Experiences Relating to Class Systems Chapter Virgin IslandsII. Experiences Relating to False Religions Chapter IX. Summary of Culturally Significant Factors Which Seem to Have Hindered the Gospel Chapter X. Experiences and Illustrations Wherein Cultural Factors Seem to Have Helped the Gospel Chapter XI. Summary of Culturally Significant Factors Which Seem to Have Helped to Gospel Chapter XII. The Imposition of a Dominant Culture and Its Effect as Relating to Acceptance of the Gospel Chapter XIII. Summary of Conclusions
Problem Stated -- Objectives of the Study -- Method of Study. Polygamy -- Drunkenness. Lack of a Sense of Individual Responsibility -- Tribal Customs and Traditions -- Basic Personality Traits -- Superstitions, Taboos, Spirit Doctors. Correlations Between Primitive Beliefs and Christian Truths -- Tribal Tradition -- Family Organization and Practice -- Tribal Superstitions.
Columbia Bible College--Dissertations.
Missions.
BV4070 / .S878 1957 BV4070