New and Old Horizons in the Orality Movement
Expanding the Firm Foundations
- Evangelism & Missions
- Publisher: Pickwick Publications (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2022
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Publisher's Description
Orality formed us. Orality forms us. Orality will forever form us. Orality is a central theme of our lives. In this fast-paced world, few Christian workers take the time to look back to learn and build on the lessons of the past. Wise Christian workers, however, do not forge ahead into new horizons without first investigating past horizons. They understand in this complex world there are too many strong shoulders of the past to be overlooked. The dozen practiced researchers contributing to New and Old Horizons in the Orality Movement offer such inquirers wisdom from the past that can boldly and boundlessly improve the future of the modern-day orality movement.
Endorsements (8)
“This volume offers readers not only an introduction to key issues in the orality movement, but also fresh contributions by leading practitioners and researchers. A welcome addition to the growing literature on orality.”
“Unique and impressive tour d’horizon of the state of orality in missional ecclesiology. With extraordinary depth, thoughtful critique, and meaningful recovery of systems, the authors provide groundbreaking research and innovation that sets the course for the new decade. Steffen and Armstrong have created a brain trust. With delight, may I commend this book to you.”
“I felt an unusual sense of elation as I went through New and Old Horizons in the Orality Movement. Nothing is as thrilling as seeing a living intersection between orality and theology. . . . I recommend this book to everyone interested in the Great Commission, but especially students, faculties, and libraries of all theological institutions across Africa and the world.”
“New and Old Horizons in the Orality Movement is a remarkable gift to cross-cultural workers and educators at a crucial time in missiological history. Steffen and Armstrong have pulled together a riveting compendium of the latest research and praxis for oral strategies. I was gripped by this book from beginning to end. . . . I highly recommend this book—it’s a must-read for expanding your horizons in mission.”
“This is a groundbreaking volume on orality. . . . Steffen and Armstrong have skillfully and successfully attempted to convince the church as well as the academy to take orality seriously as a strategic teaching-learning tool for disciple making. New and Old Horizons in the Orality Movement is an invaluable resource for missiologists, theological students, and educators, and of course, orality researchers. I highly recommend it.”
“Listen up! This work is essential for anyone committed to twenty-first century mission with emerging generations and broken people among the oral majority. These seasoned practitioners examine the roots of modern Bible storytelling, wrestle with the limitations of highly literate theological education, and expand the application of ‘orality’ to any kingdom communication strategy. Their work applies to any context, from city streets to mountain pathways. Find out why and share it with others.”
“What a breath of fresh air for missiology in general and orality in particular! . . . This book describes both the complexity of understanding/applying orality as well as the practicality for topics such as theological education and spiritual formation. . . . The reader will also be delighted to explore more recent implications to orality, such as oral hermeneutics applying character theology, various oral teaching applications in seminaries, and trauma healing, to name a few.”
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