Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024)
We are excited to announce the release of the second issue of the OralityTalks Journal! The theme for this issue is “Orality as Holistic Communication.” We encourage you to read and comment on the articles.
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The OralityTalks Journal: Orality as Holistic Communication
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Orality reflects how God designed us to communicate, using all five senses and engaging the whole person within a cultural context. The term often focuses on hearing and speaking, which…
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Discipleship in Oral Preference Cultures
There are many indigenous genres available that are often overlooked for discipleship in oral preference cultures. This article explores both the Sicangu Lakota Native American culture as well as the…
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The Iron Law of Communication
Miscommunication is a common problem in human interaction; tragically, sometimes even the Gospel is misunderstood. The root cause of most interpersonal misunderstandings is not failure to hear words that are…
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The Use of Narrative in Paul’s Letter to the Romans
This paper explores the use of Narrative in Paul’s letter to the Romans, specifically focusing on its application across diverse cultures. Biblical narratives are foundational elements for developing systematic theology…
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Embraced Taboo: An Ethnoscopic Analysis of Non-monogamous Practices in Nigeria
The widespread social acceptance of non-monogamous sexual practices among the Yoruba people in Nigeria is a key issue for Christian discipleship. Using ethnoscopic analysis, I examine how ancestral traditions perpetuate…
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Character Theology: Engaging God through His Cast of Characters
Steffen, T. A., & Neu, R. (2024). Character theology: Engaging God through his cast of characters. Pickwick Publications. ISBN 978-1-6667-7857-1.