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Foundations for Understanding Animism


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Glimpses of Animism -- A few short examples and incidences of animism throughout the world.

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Significant Scriptures -- Scriptures dealing with God's response to animistic beliefs and practices.

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Historical Use of the Term Animism -- Who first used the term "animism," and how has it been used through the years?

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Definition of Animism -- A comprehensive discussion of the nature of animism.

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Contemporary Status of Animism -- At one time missiologists thought that animism would fade away.  Is that actually happening in today's world?

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Distinctive Formulations of Animism in the World -- Animistic motifs are combined in a variety of ways in different cultures.

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Receptivity of Animistic Peoples to Christianity -- How is the Christian message received by peoples of an animistic heritage?

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Animism Dictionary -- Definitions of terms basic to the understanding of animism and animistic practices.

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Foundational Bibliography of Animism Readings -- These readings provide a solid foundation for understanding animistic beliefs and practices and formulating an adequate Christian response.

 

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