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“I thought sharing the Gospel is only about imparting theological knowledge but that’s not it, it’s more of speaking their heart language.”
Regine Mae Besa
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Exegeting Orality: Interpreting the Inspired Words of Scripture in Light of Their Oral Traditional Origins
Nick Acker, an OT scholar, explores new discoveries in oral traditions and identifies several commonly used rhetorical features, such as repetition of themes, catchwords, patterns, and activation. He then demonstrates…
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Mission Publishing Frontiers
In this webinar, Dr. Malele Ngalu and Dr. Romerlito Macalinao discuss some of the challenges and opportunities for publishers in the digital age. This age requires and enables us to…
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Holistic Hermeneutics: Interpreting Scripture in Light of Oral Tradition
Joshua emphasized the significance of understanding the role of emotions in Bible interpretation. He discussed the emotional aspects of a biblical passage, the importance of understanding character emotions, and the…
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Orality in Theological Education: Addressing 21st-Century Challenges
Our speakers, Larry Caldwell and Laurence Gatawa, made a compelling case for the use of orality in theological education. Laurence focused on the need to teach oral hermeneutics, while Larry…
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Intro to Orality in Digital Media and Arts
Orality, digital media, and the arts are vital for sharing the Good News, echoing how God uses artistic expressions. Digital media empowers oral-preference communicators to engage without relying on text-based…
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Orality and the Impact of Media
Orality and media intersect as digital media reshapes oral traditions and communication practices, extending reach and creating new forms of engagement. Drawing from 30 years in Asia and experience in…
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