Telling God's stories with power: biblical storytelling in oral cultures

Paul F Koehler

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Telling God's stories with power: biblical storytelling in oral cultures

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Paul F Koehler. Telling God's Stories with Power: Biblical Storytelling In Oral Cultures. United Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/65452dd3-d347-43df-be48-2fca62afdeb8.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

P. F. Koehler. Telling God's stories with power: biblical storytelling in oral cultures. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/65452dd3-d347-43df-be48-2fca62afdeb8

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

Paul F Koehler. Telling God's Stories with Power: Biblical Storytelling In Oral Cultures. United Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/65452dd3-d347-43df-be48-2fca62afdeb8.

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Paul F Koehler

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Abstract

The learning style of oral communicators differs in many ways from that of print learners. Yet, most Christian workers still use literate methods even when working in oral contexts. This research focuses on biblical storytelling among oral learners. The primary research strategy was the multiplication of storytellers through intentional training and the collection of verbatim reports of their field experiences. Storytelling was found to be superior for knowledge transfer and for bypassing resistance to the gospel, and consequently more than 200 new congregations were planted. This thesis presents clear evidence of the effectiveness of biblical storytelling among oral learners.

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