Sidjabat, Binsen Samuel,

Understanding the psycho-socio dynamic factors of the Sundanese culture with a view to the communication of the gospel /by Binsen Samuel Sidjabat. - 1984. - x, 134 leaves : illustrations ; 29 cm.

Chapter One: Introduction Chapter Two: Cultural Themes Chapter Three: Dynamics of Response Toward the Gospel Chapter Four: Making the Message Clear and Relevant Chapter Five: A Relevant Church Structure



Kinship System -- Marital Status -- Associations and Social Organizations -- Religious Life -- The Coming of Hinduism and Buddhism -- The Coming of Islam -- Islam in West Java Among the Sudanese -- Mental Attitude, Cosmology, and World View -- Adat System -- The Meaning of "Adat" -- The "Adat" Practioners -- The "Hajat" -- "Adat" Ceremonies Addressing Supernaturals -- The Life Cycle Ceremonies. The Social Dynamics of Response -- The Foreignness of Christianity -- The "Adat" Factor -- Social Control -- The Psychological Dynamics of Response -- Fear -- Shame and Guilt Feeling -- Mental Attitude. The Points of Contacts and Strategies in Evangelism -- Edification -- The Substance of the Message -- Evangelist Role and Status.




Missions--Indonesia.

BV3355 / .U534 1984 BV3355