{"product_id":"contextualization-and-syncretism-navigating-cultural-currents-9781645085263","title":"Contextualization and Syncretism: Navigating Cultural Currents","description":"\u003cb\u003eSpreading the Gospel to All in All Places\u003c\/b\u003e God calls his people to communicate the gospel for all nations. And so, the matter of contextualization is always relevant for every generation and culture. Many people know the difficulty of contextualizing the Christian message in ways that are faithful to Scripture and meaningful to the local context. Discerning culture's influence on Christianity is easier done in retrospect than in prospect. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen navigating cultural currents, we must consider the question, \"What distinguishes contextualization from syncretism?\" Culture inevitably shapes our theology. But how do we avoid accommodating the biblical message such that it loses its divine essence? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe contributors in this volume wrestle with these and other critical concerns. The essays address diverse historical and cultural settings. Readers will find themselves both challenged, stimulated, and encouraged as they reflect on the ideas presented in this book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGailyn Van Rheenen (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is director of the church planting ministry Mission Alive (www.missionalive.org), adjunct professor of missions at Abilene Christian University, and former missionary to East Africa. His website is www.missiology.org.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"William Carey Library Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50498862055698,"sku":"9781645085263","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_26122b66-8a04-4649-9090-d7b47c28a38d.jpg?v=1730736511","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/contextualization-and-syncretism-navigating-cultural-currents-9781645085263","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}