A Cognitive Approach to Listening and Action: from Devotion to Conduct

Two approaches to Bible reading are discussed within the framework of a theory of cognitive modes. The characteristics of the “spectator” and “participant” modes of cognition (Harding, 1937; Britton, 1970) are outlined. Certain aspects of a participant and spectator relationship to the biblical text...

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Main Author: Bennink, Carl D. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 1978
In: Journal of psychology and theology
Year: 1978, Volume: 6, Issue: 1, Pages: 29-36
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Summary:Two approaches to Bible reading are discussed within the framework of a theory of cognitive modes. The characteristics of the “spectator” and “participant” modes of cognition (Harding, 1937; Britton, 1970) are outlined. Certain aspects of a participant and spectator relationship to the biblical text are discussed, and the spectator mode is proposed as that which is most influential in shaping a biblical world and life view.
ISSN:2328-1162
Reference:Errata "Errata (1978)"
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of psychology and theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/009164717800600104