Abstract
Many of our regular readers may find this article rather elementary. But our newer readers, especially those in field situations, will be grateful for this helpful summary of anthropological principles that can be applied to the missionary task. And the review — by a “behavioral science convert” — is good for us all. Furthermore, author Whiteman will be building on these basic principles with a further essay in our next (July) issue on the effective communication of the Gospel amid cultural diversity.
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