STEM Press Number: WC.C014

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Publisher: Baker

ISBN: 0801042917

Description: One of the best books on the subject. Missionaries must understand the cultural context of their audience to be effective communicators. The late Dr. Hiebert grew up in India and had an excellent grasp of cultural issues impacting missionary communication. Exciting reading!

This excellent book offers indeed what the title suggests: insights — deep, comprehensive, and very practical. They are offered with great warmth and wisdom by a person who is both an anthropologist and a missionary. The book is replete with helpful tables, charts, diagrams, and carefully selected excerpts from other writers. Hiebert presents a thoroughly sound and persuasive approach to contextualization and the communication of the Gospel. It is all done in clear, non-jargony language. Effective charts and diagrams sprinkle the text and go a long way towards illustrating difficult concepts and ideas. This book is believable, convincing, and practical. 306-pg paperback.