Worldviews in Myanmar: A Missiological Perspective
Abstract Each of the many ethnic groups in Myanmar has its own unique worldview; however, these are all principally related, in some respects, to the three primary worldviews in Myanmar, as informed by the culture historically: animism, Buddhism, and, to a lesser extent, Hinduism. For the purposes o...
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| Published in | Mission studies Vol. 35; no. 1; pp. 57 - 83 |
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| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | English |
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The Netherlands
Brill
01.01.2018
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| Summary: | Abstract
Each of the many ethnic groups in Myanmar has its own unique worldview; however, these are all principally related, in some respects, to the three primary worldviews in Myanmar, as informed by the culture historically: animism, Buddhism, and, to a lesser extent, Hinduism.
For the purposes of this article, I am defining "worldview" as:
A culturally-informed, yet personal, system of thought, wherein are held existential beliefs, such as regards the existence or non-existence of a god or gods; evaluative beliefs, such as regards proper and improper expressions of social intercourse; and prescriptive beliefs, such as regards value and purpose.
In light of this definition, the worldviews in Myanmar will be explored as to their existential, evaluative, and prescriptive beliefs, with a summary statement, addressing the missiological challenges, which those worldviews present, in particular, to Christian unity. |
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| ISSN: | 0168-9789 1573-3831 0168-9789 |
| DOI: | 10.1163/15733831-12341547 |