Biblical and Theological Foundation of Inculturation
Keywords:
dialogue, ecumenism, inculturation, interreligiousAbstract
Inculturation is a relatively new issue. Inculturation related to the issues of ecumenism and interreligious dialogue on the practical level. The objectives of this research to explore the spirit of inculturation contained in the Bible and Church Documents. Then to understand that the process of inculturation is faced with many challenges and difficulties and has caused the Churches in Asia to address a crucial choice. This is also true for the Thailand and Indonesian Church. This research used of the descriptive and historical method of research to investigate and estimate the context of inculturation in on the bible and Church Documents. The findings of this research understand the ways and strategies for carrying out the inculturation process. The nation and the Church are also just beginning to look creatively at their relations with each other. Finally, the implications of this research all the spirit of inculturation will fertile ground for the process of faith in the Christian community. The need is also based on the tendencies of the people. When people look to their roots, they tend, for a time, to become conservative and exclusive.
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