Don't throw the book at them : communicating the Christian message to people who don't read /
by Harry Box ; foreword by Charles H. Kraft.
- Pasadena, CA : William Carey Library, c2014.
- xvi, 222 pages ; illustrations ; paperback ; 21.5 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Foreword / Charles H. Kraft -- Introduction -- Understanding oral communicators -- Contemporary oral communities and their communicational skills -- Why didn't Jesus write a book? The ministry of Jesus to an oral, event-orientated community -- The original presentation of the Old Testament Scritpures -- Principles involved in communicating to oral societies -- Making the Christian message live in oral societies -- Developing Christian leadership in oral societies -- The place of literacy in oral societies -- Developing an effective communication plan for ministry to oral communicators -- Conclusion -- Appendix A : The use of audio equipment and cassettes in oral societies -- Appendix B : The use of visuals with oral communicators.