Ministry in an oral culture
Subtitle: living with Will Rogers, Uncle Remus, and Minnie Pearl
By: Tex Sample.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Westminster/John Knox Press
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Louisville, Ky
Language: eng
Number of pages: 100
Subjects: Pastoral theology -- United States.; Popular culture -- United States.; Popular culture -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.; United States -- Church history -- 20th century.
Other titles: Oral culture.
Description: Explores the world of oral culture in the United States, arguing that many people are not functionally literate and so verbalize their faith through the spoken word. Discusses how pastors can tap into this trend in order to bring about social change that is faithful to the gospel and oral individuals.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 95-100).