Christian Origins and Cultural Anthropology
Christian Origins and Cultural Anthropology

Author: Bruce Malina

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2010-11-01

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1725229048

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Bruce Malina provides the foundation for in-depth biblical interpretation using the tools of cultural analysis. As one of the pioneers in this field of biblical studies, Malina has taken the work of sociologist Mary Douglas, interpreted her "Group/Grid" model of cultural analysis, and applied it admirably to biblical studies and interpretation. He refines a new methodology of scholarly biblical interpretation. Since cultures differ, proper interpretation of one culture by another requires a method to compare and contrast the cultures. He has designed such methods and models using the principles of the Douglas method of sociological study. Malina's charts, models, and illustrations serve as study tools for other biblical scholars. His careful thorough work will enable these scholars to incorporate these new models for study into their own methods of biblical interpretation.

Christian Origins and Cultural Anthropology
Christian Origins and Cultural Anthropology

Author: Bruce Malina

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2010-11-01

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1608999777

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Bruce Malina provides the foundation for in-depth biblical interpretation using the tools of cultural analysis. As one of the pioneers in this field of biblical studies, Malina has taken the work of sociologist Mary Douglas, interpreted her "Group/Grid" model of cultural analysis, and applied it admirably to biblical studies and interpretation. He refines a new methodology of scholarly biblical interpretation. Since cultures differ, proper interpretation of one culture by another requires a method to compare and contrast the cultures. He has designed such methods and models using the principles of the Douglas method of sociological study. Malina's charts, models, and illustrations serve as study tools for other biblical scholars. His careful thorough work will enable these scholars to incorporate these new models for study into their own methods of biblical interpretation.

Introducing Cultural Anthropology
Introducing Cultural Anthropology

Author: Brian M. Howell

Publisher: Baker Academic

Published: 2019-06-18

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1493418068

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What is the role of culture in human experience? This concise yet solid introduction to cultural anthropology helps readers explore and understand this crucial issue from a Christian perspective. Now revised and updated throughout, this new edition of a successful textbook covers standard cultural anthropology topics with special attention given to cultural relativism, evolution, and missions. It also includes a new chapter on medical anthropology. Plentiful figures, photos, and sidebars are sprinkled throughout the text, and updated ancillary support materials and teaching aids are available through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources.

Cultural Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology

Author: Stephen A. Grunlan

Publisher: Zondervan Academic

Published: 2016-11-22

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0310535867

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This volume on cultural anthropology presents a Christian perspective for Bible school students of conservative evangelical backgrounds. The hope is that a sympathetic approach to the problems of cultural diversity throughout the world will help young people overcome typical North American cultural biases and bring understanding and appreciation for the diversities of behavior and thought that exist in a culturally heterogeneous world. Grunlan and Mayers take the position of "functional creationism"; and though they discuss some of the problems implied in traditional interpretations of the age of the world and especially of the creation of the human race, they do not attempt to deal with either physical anthropology or the origins of man. They do, however, attempt to deal meaningfully with the problems posed by biblical absolutism and cultural relativism, and their practice. Concluding chapters with a series of thought-provoking questions should prove to be of real help to both the professional and nonprofessional teacher of anthropology.

Sister Or Wife?
Sister Or Wife?

Author: J. Dorcas Gordon

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 1997-11-01

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1850756856

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This work investigates the social dynamics within the Corinthian community and the function of Paul's argumentation in the light of those dynamics. The models of Victor Turner and Mary Douglas, cultural anthropologists, guide the inquiry. Gordon concludes that the conflict in 1 Corinthians 7 arose as the result of two antithetical views of the root metaphor, 'In Christ all are children of God, no male and female'. One group supported a kinship system based on patrilineal marriage and hierarchical community structures. A second group demanded that an egalitarian sibling relationship should order the community. Paul attempts to persuade both factions that their commitment to each other and to him is primary. His arguments encourage each group to reconsider the absoluteness of its stance and to learn to live with ambiguity.

Cultural Anthropology and the Old Testament
Cultural Anthropology and the Old Testament

Author: Thomas W. Overholt

Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing

Published: 1996-01

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9780800628895

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"Overholt shows the usefulness of cultural anthropology to enhance our understanding of ancient Israelite society and to shed light on some puzzling features of Old Testament stories, especially in the Elijah and Elisha cycles."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Slain God
The Slain God

Author: Timothy Larsen

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 0199657874

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This book is a history of the relationship between the discipline of anthropology and the Christian faith. It explores how leading anthropologists have come to believe that ethnographic findings and evidence made Christianity no longer tenable.

Myth and the Christian Nation
Myth and the Christian Nation

Author: Burton L. Mack

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-12-18

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1317490584

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America is widely regarded as the ultimate "Christian Nation." Religious language has always been at the forefront of American politics but this has increased since the events of 9/11. 'Myth and the Christian Nation' presents a startling analysis of how and why Christianity and national identity have been woven together in recent American political discourse. Drawing on examples of religious myth-making across the ancient world 'Myth and the Christian Nation' brings the weight of history to bear on America today, a place where myth, monotheism, sovereignty and power can be harnessed together in the service of specific interests. The book invites readers to rethink the role of religion in the construction of social democracy and to see America afresh.