ISBN:
9780190884109
Language:
English
Pages:
xxi, 409 Seiten
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Illustrationen
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Farriss, Nancy M., 1938 - Tongues of fire
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Farriss, Nancy M., 1938 - Tongues of fire
DDC:
282/.7274
Keywords:
Language in missionary work History
;
Language and culture History
;
Language and languages Religious aspects
;
Christianity
;
History
;
Intercultural communication Religious aspects
;
Christianity
;
History
;
Language in missionary work History
;
Mexico
;
Oaxaca (State)
;
Language and culture History
;
Mexico
;
Oaxaca (State)
;
Language and languages Religious aspects
;
Christianity
;
History
;
Intercultural communication Religious aspects
;
Christianity
;
History
;
Mexiko
;
Christentum
;
Kulturkontakt
;
Interkulturelle Kompetenz
;
Sprache
;
Evangelisation
;
Geschichte 1601-1700
Abstract:
Signs and gestures -- Interpreters -- Confusion of tongues -- Language barriers under siege -- Speaking the word of God -- Catechists and catechism -- The word of God -- The problem of meaning -- Adoptions and adaptations -- The art of persuasion -- Continuity and convergence
Abstract:
"Language contact and translation in the evangelization of Mexico, with a focus on the ethnically and linguistically diverse region of Oaxaca. Major themes are the challenge of cultural difference in translating the Christian message and the role of the indigenous elites in shaping that message and its reception"--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
URL:
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