This new introductory textbook locates Christianity in its global context. It is structured by geographical region; covering Latin America; North America; Asia; Africa and Europe. This guide is designed to explore the varied expressions of Christianity worldwide. Clearly organized and comprehensive; it deals with four dimensions of Christianity in each context: history; churches and society; interreligious relations; distinctive worship and theology. This is the perfect text for anyone who wants to understand the largest of faiths on the world stage.
#91311 in Books University of New Mexico Press 1996-08-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.12 x .51 x 6.00l; .65 #File Name: 0826317243192 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The book is great. The kindle version doesn't give page numbers from ...By Nitzah Santiago-HorsemanThe book is great. The kindle version doesn't give page numbers from the original book; which makes it impossible for me to cite in writing.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Wisdom Sits in Places: Landscape and Language Among the Western Apache Keith H. BassoBy NDNCowgirlOne of my favorite authors that has shred the perspectives of the Western Apache people in a culturally sensitive and carful manner that helps the reader understand the value; importance and relationship with place.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Wisdom Sits in Places: a brief reviewBy Nita K. PomeroyIn this book; Keith Basso presents the Western Apache at Cibecue. His decades long interaction with these gentle; articulate people provides us with an intimate and respectful view of a powerful tradition among them: the invocation of place names to educate; elucidate; and even entertain. Place names are normally highly descriptive: one can easily identify and understand why a certain place has the name it does. But the real power of the place name is less in its description than in the anecdote accompanying the name. These anecdotes teach some important moral lesson. By merely invoking the name; the lesson is recalled and no one is directly humiliated; scolded; shamed. The lesson to be learned is played out by the characters in the story and hence depersonalized. In this gentle; non-threatening way; individuals are taught the important lessons of living successfully within the culture of the Western Apache. We would do well adopt this tradition into our own culture and begin training our children in ways that build up instead of ways that shame and tear down.
