Learning from the Stranger: Christian Faith and Cultural Diversity
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| Rating | : | 4.15 (759 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0802824633 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 200 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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Osborn — Fordham University "What I so admire about the work of David Smith is his unique ability to take the complexities of postmodern scholarship and translate them with clarity for contemporary students. Terry A. In Learning from the Stranger Smith tackles the elusive and ubiquitous 'culture,' exploring how those of us committed to living for Christ must grapple with our own conceptualizations of the stranger as a way of understanding who we are and how we interact with those around us. Important reading for today's college students."Sherwood Lingenfelter — Fuller Theological Seminary "A radically different introduction to the study of language and culture from a Christian theological perspectiveSmith's most powerful argument is that learning other languages and cultures is a task for ordinary Americans, not
andrew mullen said Fills a much-needed niche. When I adopted this for the undergraduate course I offer for prospective teachers, I feared it might be too basic in its discussion of culture, or too peripheral to the concerns of future educators. All "Fills a much-needed niche" according to andrew mullen. When I adopted this for the undergraduate course I offer for prospective teachers, I feared it might be too basic in its discussion of culture, or too peripheral to the concerns of future educators. All 26 of my students, however, rated it favorably this fall--several suggesting that in the future, I use it at the beginning of the course rather than the end. Strengths include memorable personal anecdotes,. 6 of my students, however, rated it favorably this fall--several suggesting that in the future, I use it at the beginning of the course rather than the end. Strengths include memorable personal anecdotes,. College Reading Very slow-moving and dull. The examples from scripture give a good message, but are very thin and stretch the actual meaning behind the passage for a different purpose.. Amazing Book on Intercultural Relations J Felix This was an amazing book! David Smith digs deep into cross-cultural relations and how they should be done and provides excellent insight into biblical wisdom as well. I had greatly enjoyed "The Gift of the Stranger" and was anticipating this book. It did not disappoint! A must for anyone involved in overseas NGO work.
Virtually none of us today interact exclusively with people who look, talk, and behave like we do. Built around three chapter-length readings of extended biblical passages (from Genesis, Luke, and Acts), the book skillfully weaves together theological and practical concerns, and Smith’s engaging, readable text is peppered with stories from his own extensive firsthand experience. David Smith here offers an excellent guide to living and learning in our culturally interconnected world. / Learning from the Stranger clearly explains what "culture" is, discusses how cultural difference affects our perceptions and behavior, and explores how Jesus' call to love our neighbor involves learning from cultural strangers. Cultural differences increasingly impact our everyday lives. / Many thoughtful readers will resonate with this insightful book as it encourages the virtues of humility and hospitality in our personal interactions and shows how le