"Transforming Worldviews is, in many respects, the capstone of Paul Hiebert's work. This book provides valuable insights for all people who engage in God's mission in the varied contexts of the world in this century. It is Hiebert at his best. A superb contribution to missiology. A lasting legacy!"--__Tite Tiénou__, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School  
  
"Transforming Worldviews is Hiebert at his best! For the first time, all of his major missiological insights--from set theory in church growth to the flaw of the excluded middle to critical contextualization--are integrated into a single volume. Transforming Worldviews, in which Hiebert wrestles with one of the most difficult concepts for us to understand and explain, is a fitting exclamation point to a career in which some of the most important evangelical missiological thinking of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries was done."--__A. Scott Moreau__, Wheaton College; editor, Evangelical Missions Quarterly "Paul's wide-ranging scholarship, profound faith in Jesus Christ, deep insight, creative thinking, and wholehearted commitment to world evangelization are all evident here. Paul is a mentor, teacher, and guide to all of us involved in thinking about the mission of the church. This book is a wonderful example of his stimulating thought. Everyone interested in communicating the gospel among today's multiplicity of cultures will want to listen to what Paul Hiebert says in this book."--__Charles Van Engen__, Fuller Theological Seminary; founder and president of Latin American Christian Ministries  
  
"The late Paul Hiebert's work on worldviews is mission anthropology at its best. This book is his final testimony to the centrality of worldview transformation at the heart of biblical conversion. It is an instant classic--clear, readable, useful, and compelling."--__Dana L. Robert__, Boston University School of Theology  
  
"If you could pick one missiologist to sort out the tangled nest that surrounds the word/concept 'worldview,' it would be Paul Hiebert. In Transforming Worldviews, Hiebert does not disappoint. Once again he surveys the landscape majestically, explains clearly, and proposes wisely and faithfully."--__Terry C. Muck__, Asbury Theological Seminary

__Paul G. Hiebert__ (1932-2007) was distinguished professor of mission and anthropology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and previously taught at Fuller Theological Seminary. He also served as a pastor and missionary to India. He received his PhD from the University of Minnesota and was the author or coauthor of numerous articles and books in the fields of anthropology and missions.

In the past, changes in behavior and in belief have been leading indicators for missionaries that Christian conversion had occurred. But these alone--or even together--are insufficient for a gospel understanding of conversion. For effective biblical mission, Paul G. Hiebert argues, we must add a third element: a change in worldview. Here he offers a comprehensive study of worldview--its philosophy, its history, its characteristics, and the means for understanding it. He then provides a detailed analysis of several worldviews that missionaries must engage today, addressing the impact of each on Christianity and mission. A biblical worldview is outlined for comparison. Finally, Hiebert argues for gospel ministry that seeks to transform people's worldviews and offers suggestions for how to do so.

A leading evangelical anthropologist/missiologist provides students of intercultural ministry with an understanding of worldview and a strategy for effective, long-term ministry.

Introduction   
1\. The Concept of Worldview   
2\. Characteristics of Worldviews   
3\. Worldviews in Human Contexts   
4\. Methods for Analyzing Worldviews   
5\. Worldviews of Small-Scale Oral Societies   
6\. Peasant Worldviews   
7\. The Modern Worldview   
8\. The Challenge of Late Modernity or Postmodernity   
9\. The Post-Postmodern or Glocal Worldview   
10\. Toward a Biblical Worldview   
11\. Transforming Worldviews   
Appendixes   
Index

Hiebert, Paul G.

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Endorsements

List of Figures

Introduction

1: The concept of Worldview

2: Characteristics of Worldviews

3: Worldviews in Human Contexts

4: Methods for Analyzing Worldviews

5: Worldviews of Small-Scale Oral Societies

6: Peasant Worldviews

7: The Modern Worldview

8: The Worldview of Late Modernity

9: The Post-Postmodern or Glocal Worldview

10: Toward a Biblical Worldview

11: Transforming Worldviews

Appendix 1: A Model for Worldview Analysis

Appendix 2: A Comparison of American

Appendix 3: Modern/Postmodern Shift

References

Paul G. Hiebert (1932-2007) was distinguished professor of mission and anthropology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and previously taught at Fuller Theological Seminary. He also served as a pastor and missionary to India. He received his PhD from the University of Minnesota and was the author or coauthor of numerous articles and books in the fields of anthropology and missions.

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