Dismantling Cultural Boundaries: Missiological Implications of Acts 10:1–11:18
The aim of this paper is to sharpen the skills of modern readers to read and interpret biblical texts more appropriately in their social and cultural contexts. By applying a cross-cultural approach to the story of Peter and Cornelius in Acts 10:1–11:18, readers will not only grasp the heightened ten...
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| Published in | Missiology Vol. 40; no. 4; pp. 455 - 466 |
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| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | English |
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London, England
SAGE Publications
01.10.2012
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| Online Access | Get full text |
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| Summary: | The aim of this paper is to sharpen the skills of modern readers to read and interpret biblical texts more appropriately in their social and cultural contexts. By applying a cross-cultural approach to the story of Peter and Cornelius in Acts 10:1–11:18, readers will not only grasp the heightened tension and understand the core conflict in this story but will also come to appreciate the missiological implications behind this watershed story of Luke. |
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| ISSN: | 0091-8296 2051-3623 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/009182961204000406 |