TY - BOOK AU - Culberson,James Olin TI - A survey of cultural factors relevant to differential reception of the gospel in primitive societies /By James O. Culberson AV - BV4070 .S878 1957 PY - 1957/// KW - Columbia Bible College KW - Dissertations KW - Missions N1 - 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; Bibliography: leaves 69-70; 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; 2 ER -