Their Way: Towards an Indigenous Walpiri Christianity
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The development of the Christian 'purlapa' (traditional dance) and Warlpiri iconography are two of the most significant phenomena in the history of missions in Australia. This book details the development and significance of these and other attempts to bring an indigenous expression and application of the gospel within Walpiri culture and reflects upon the missiological journey of faith experienced by the missionaries themselves.
Author: Ivan Jordan
Format: Paperback, 150 pages
Published: 2004, Charles Darwin University Press, Australia
Genre: Popular Culture & Media: General Interest
Description
The development of the Christian 'purlapa' (traditional dance) and Warlpiri iconography are two of the most significant phenomena in the history of missions in Australia. This book details the development and significance of these and other attempts to bring an indigenous expression and application of the gospel within Walpiri culture and reflects upon the missiological journey of faith experienced by the missionaries themselves.
Their Way: Towards an Indigenous Walpiri Christianity