“In the beginning God created…” Genesis 1:1
“In the beginning was the Word…” John 1:1
The International Orality Network and the International Council of Ethnodoxologists are excited to collaborate in both 2016 editions of the Orality Journal. The two networks, through this publication, are exploring the relationship between orality and the arts.
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The worship of God in “spirit and truth” presents both the goal and fuel of missions, which allows for a surprising freedom of indigenous cultural expression.
Download FileThis brief survey of artistic expressions within the Early Church invites contemporary application within today’s worship community.
Download FileChristian symbols, both historically and contemporarily, enable clearer communication of the gospel across cultures.
Download FileA synthesizing of Tibetan cultural arts and the Christian message of hope enables Tibetans to believe in Jesus.
Sign up to access contentOne Christian couple has blended art and relationships in their desire to see people in Bali transformed by their “artistic” Creator.
Sign up to access contentDance, drama, and the blurring of the line between “performers” and “participants” are ways in which the presentation of the gospel is engaging local cultures.
Sign up to access contentGod can work in relationship-building ways in non-receptive areas when an artist remains available and accessible to local viewers.
Download FileWhether henna “storying” in South Asia or “contemporary indigenous art” in Australia, the visual arts provide a means of sharing the love of God.
Sign up to access contentBy combining storytelling with various artistic expressions, effective strategies are developing for communicating the gospel in culturally relevant ways.
Sign up to access contentLocal proverbs can provide a natural connection point between biblical stories and local communities.
Sign up to access contentThis dramatic case study seeks to explore the synthesising of Balinese culture, visual art, and biblical material.
Sign up to access contentA critical analysis evaluates a Christological confession recitation specifically crafted with oral components in mind for enhancing scriptural engagement.
Sign up to access contentOne village’s adaptation of their funeral ritual to reenact Jesus’ death on Good Friday lends power to their resurrection celebration on Easter.
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Sign up to access contentThe aroma of music enables those experiencing grief and despair to be reminded of life and hope.
Sign up to access contentThis case study considers the power of the arts in enabling people’s expressions of grief, lament, and loss as well as ultimately their trust in God.
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