|  | Title: Animism and the Prosperity Gospel
Author: Dahlfred, Karl
Description: Some reflections on how animism may be influencing Thai Christians towards an interest in the prosperity gospel
Subject: Syncretism
Type: Article
Year Published: 2009
Pages: 2 Filesize:
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| | Title: Animism, Syncretism, and Christianity in Thailand
Author: Dahlfred, Karl
Description: To gain a better understanding of the forces at work in shaping Christianity in the global South, the following study will look at the nature of animism and syncretism in general, and then focus in upon Christianity in Thailand as a case study of the effect of animism upon Christian belief and practice in the global South. 8 We will then look at examples of efforts being made by both missionaries and Thai Christians to move beyond syncretism. Our study will conclude with some recommendations for further work.
Subject: Syncretism; Contextualization
Type: Research Paper
Year Published: 2011
Pages: 21 Filesize:
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| | Title: Christian Tom Boon in Thailand: Problems in the Modern Day Thai Church
Author: Klein, Cory
Description: This paper describes the Thai religious practice of Tom Boon and how it is connected to a form of Christian merit that has been imported by Western Christianity. A Biblical argument is then made against this form of Christianity along with a suggested solution.
Subject: Syncretism; Discipleship
Type: Research Paper
Year Published: 2013
Pages: 27 Filesize:
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| | Title: Finding the Real Reason Thai People Become “Christians”
Author: Dahlfred, Karl
Description: When new believers disappear from church and seemingly give up the Christian faith, it is often a disillusioning and discouraging time for those who introduced them to the Gospel, and perhaps even led them in saying the sinnerʼs prayer together. Great expectations and high hopes are dashed. Why do people seem to come in and come out of the faith so easily? The author reflects on some observations on conversion from Thai pastor Wan Petchsongkram
Subject: Evangelism; Syncretism
Type: Article
Year Published: 2009
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| | Title: Gaps in Beliefs of Thai Christians
Author: Taylor, Steve
Description: This article's aim is to determine the extent to which Buddhism, Animism, Brahmanism, and the Thai social structure influence the belief of Thai Christians and to evaluate whether our present system and content of Christian education (e.g. preaching, Bible studies, Sunday school) are sufficient to correct any problem areas. Of particular interest has been to study how the prominent religions in Thailand influence how Thai Christians understand God.
Subject: Syncretism; Discipleship; Leadership
Type: Article
Year Published: 1999
Pages: 9 Filesize:
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| | Title: Patron-Client Relationships and the Challenge for the Thai Church
Author: Taylor, Steve
Description: This study investigates the patterns of patron-client relationships in Thai society. It primarily deals with the relationship between church leaders and members. It covers a wider spectrum of relationships within the church, especially where one person exercises influence over another.
Subject: Culture; Leadership; Syncretism
Type: Thesis
Year Published: 1997
Pages: 164 Filesize:
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| | Title: A Study of the Relationship Between Christian Education & the Belief System of Thai Christians
Author: Taylor, Steve
Description: This thesis looks at the Thai Christian’s understanding of God. The influences of Buddhism, Animism, Brahmanism and the patron-client system of social relationships are each analysed for potential influence upon Thai Christians in their understanding and relationship with God. These influences are then evaluated from a Biblical perspective.
Subject: Syncretism; Discipleship; Leadership
Type: Thesis
Year Published: 1999
Pages: 244 Filesize:
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| | Title: Syncretistic Use of the Sinner’s Prayer in Thailand
Author: Dahlfred, Karl
Description: Leftover baggage from an animistic worldview and a superficial reading of Romans 10:13 contribute to a magical view of the effectiveness of getting someone to say the sinner's prayer in Thailand
Subject: Evangelism; Syncretism
Type: Article
Year Published: 2010
Pages: 4 Filesize:
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| | Title: What Does Seoul Have to do with Bangkok? Church Growth in Korea & Thailand
Author: Swanson, Herb
Description: This articles anaylses difference in church growth between Korea and Thailand using external factors, like differences in geo-political, religious, and missiological conditions, but also internal factors like the relationship between Christians and culture.
Subject: Evangelism; Syncretism; Contextualization
Type: Article
Year Published: 2004
Pages: 15 Filesize:
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