The Power of Biblical Metaphors for the Contextualized Communication of the Gospel

This article explores how the use of biblical metaphors for salvation can be a significant aid in communication of the gospel. Metaphor is a powerful communicative tool that not only illustrates truth, but can touch emotions and can shape cognitive functions. Four New Testament images of salvation a...

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Main Author: Ott, Craig 1952- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2014
In: Missiology
Year: 2014, Volume: 42, Issue: 4, Pages: 357-374
Further subjects:B Evangelism
B Contextualization
B Soteriology
B Intercultural communication
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Summary:This article explores how the use of biblical metaphors for salvation can be a significant aid in communication of the gospel. Metaphor is a powerful communicative tool that not only illustrates truth, but can touch emotions and can shape cognitive functions. Four New Testament images of salvation are described with examples of how they may resonate with the plausibility structures found in various cultural settings.
ISSN:2051-3623
Contains:Enthalten in: Missiology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0091829613486732