First Page
84
Last Page
87
Abstract
"In this case study the Pheras ceremony was reinterpreted, but many of the cultural elements were retained. Biblical meanings were substituted for the cultural meanings that went against the teachings of Scripture. When doing this type of contextualization it is important to constantly pour Christian meanings into the cultural practice. Good biblical teaching is the antidote to syncretism, a danger that is always present while doing contextualization. The local people appreciated the fact that the wedding ceremony incorporated local cultural elements that were important to them. This approach also communicated the idea that Christianity is not a Western religion, but is for all people in all cultures."
Recommended Citation
Gayen, Chanchal
(2018)
"Contextualization of an Indian Christian Marriage: A Case Study,"
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies:
Vol. 14:
No.
2, 84-87.
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.32597/jams/vol14/iss2/14/
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/jams/vol14/iss2/14
DOI
https://dx.doi.org/10.32597/jams/vol14/iss2/14/
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