Evangelical Missionaries and the Lack of Cross-Cultural Competence: An Historical Perspective

This article describes how 19th-century evangelical missionaries to Africa erected barriers that hindered the spread of the gospel due to their lack of cross-cultural skills. It also discusses positive examples and draws applications to the contemporary church setting.

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Published in:Evangelical review of theology
Main Author: Prill, Thorsten 1965- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Paternoster Periodicals 2023
In: Evangelical review of theology
IxTheo Classification:CD Christianity and Culture
KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
KDA Church denominations
KDG Free church
RJ Mission; missiology
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Summary:This article describes how 19th-century evangelical missionaries to Africa erected barriers that hindered the spread of the gospel due to their lack of cross-cultural skills. It also discusses positive examples and draws applications to the contemporary church setting.
ISSN:0144-8153
Contains:Enthalten in: Evangelical review of theology