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Peterson mentions the book The Poisenwood Bible in her first chapter as an example of literature critiquing western missions. Can you think of other examples you have read of these types of books? Which ones are important? Which ones miss the mark?
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Nov 14, 2017 12:25PM
What book would you recommend to someone if they were not familiar with American culture?
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Oct 30, 2017 02:22PM
In the light of the female missionaries Peterson mentions in this interlude, who would you say are the saints for American female evangelicals? Currently, and in the past?
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Oct 23, 2017 08:35AM
Did you grow up reading missionary biographies? If so, which ones stood out to you? Do you have a favorite example from this genre? Can you think of a missionary biography that might strike you now as problematic or strange or misguided?
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Oct 20, 2017 11:34AM
Since this section addresses short-term missions, what are your favorite books about the topic? How have they shaped how you have processed the idea of "short-term" missions?
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