To Understand the World, To Save the World: The Interface Between Missiology and the Social Sciences (Christian Mission & Modern Culture) by Charles R. Taber

by Charles R. Taber

Christian missionaries often head out to the field with a single assessment of the human Humans are fallen, sinful creatures in need of salvation. The reality of working in the field, however, challenges this theological assumption. In this book Charles R. Taber offers an overview of the interface between missiology and the social sciences, such as anthropology and sociology. While the relationship between the two disciplines has often been superficial and uncritical, they have much to offer one another. Taber's book explores the possibilities and the limits of the conversation between these two fields.

Paperback

First published July 1, 2000

Reviews

[Jessi · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a little dense, but it challenges some western ideas of what missions look like in a way that is still relevant to Christians today.

[Kat Long · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this. Read pages at a time out loud to my parents today. 5 stars from all of us