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Hiebert, Paul G., 1932-

Understanding folk religion : a Christian response to popular beliefs and practices / Paul Hiebert, R. Daniel Shaw, Tite Tiénou. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Books, c1999. - 412 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 393-402) and index.

Contents: Section 1. Developing an analytical model. Split-level Christianity --
Phenomenology of religion --
Amazing belief systems --
Folk and formal religions --
Section 2. Folk religious beliefs. The meaning of life and death --
Human well-being and misfortune --
Guidance and the unknown --
Right and wrong --
Section 3. Folk religious practices. The world of sacred signs --
Sacred myths --
Religious rituals --
Religious leaders and institutions --
Religious movements --
Section 4. Christian responses to folk religion. Theological responses to folk religion --
Missiological responses.

ISBN: 0801022193 9780801022197

LCCN: 99046639

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Christianity and other religions.
Folk religion

LC Class. No.: BR 127 / .H54 1999

Dewey Class. No.: 261.2