Cultural Anthropology for Missions

CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY FOR MISSIONS
M.M.NINAN
exception. Thus Christianity is the logical outcome of the Sudanese
culture itself and every missionary will be able to make direct
contact with the people on this point. The cross of Calvary, the
resurrection and ascension of Jesus, mediatorship of Jesus at the
right hand of the God Almighty are all built into the cultural matrix
only to be explained. The immense meaning of reconciliation and
redemption through the blood of the Son of God, the efficacy of the
blood and the name of Jesus in redemption, forgiveness and
healing are easily understood and accepted by the Sudanese. But
these ancient rites, morals and values are fast dying out and a self
based destructive culture which questions the old is fast moving in
under the impact of the Western cultures and its technologies. It is
to the advantage of the missionary to take the step now while the
message can be easily understood. Animism is a better medium if
communication than materialism (where spiritual values are absent
altogether)
God has prepared this country- for receiving the gospel. There
never has been any other so well prepared in the history of man
except Israel. The field is ripe and ready-for harvest.
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