The Primal Vision: Christian Presence Amid African Religion - Softcover

Taylor, John V.

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9780334013068: The Primal Vision: Christian Presence Amid African Religion

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ISBN 10: 0334013062 ISBN 13: 9780334013068

Publisher: SCM-Canterbury Press Ltd, 1969

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The Primal Vision is widely regarded as one of the most important books ever published on the subject of African Christianity. In a sympathetic and warmly empathetic style, John Taylor tellsof his encountrs with many different African people, and reflects theologically on the conversations he has shared with men, women and children in a wide variety of circumstances. By suggesting that the missionary should listen and learn from indigenous culture, and appreciate his status as a guest, the book points towards a revisionist understanding of Christian mission. John V. Taylor was Bishop of Winchester from 1975-85 and General Secretary of the Church Missionary Society from 1963 to 74. He died in 2001.

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Profound, artistic, sensitive and brilliantly written. -- Expository Times

The best book on Africa I have ever read. -- Theology

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