Orality Journal 082012
Grant Lovejoy easily demonstrates that 5.7 billion people in the world are oral communicators (because either they are illiterate or their reading comprehension is inadequate). By using UN and OCED stats, a credible analysis emerges concerning the size of oral preference learners in the world today. J.O. Terry provides an overview of the recent history and expansion of the Bible Storytelling movement. J.O. Terry provides excellent practical tips on what to keep in mind. Tricia Stringer offers insights and elucidation of the rippling effects when orality is practiced in hi-tech communities. Marlene LeFever documents what could happen when a ministry retools in real-time and includes orality principles and practices. A. Steve Evans provides a fresh look at using orality in Bhutan. Janet Stahl explains how we experience stories through our own lenses shaped by our experiences and the cultural norms and values of our communities.
The Extent of Orality: 2012 Update
The Worldwide Spread of Bible Storying: A Look at Where We’ve Been
Important Points to Remember when Storytelling
The Two Journeys of Shanti and Jasmine
One Thousand Orphans Tell God’s Story
Mind the Gap: Bhutan as a Case Study
Let’s Do the Twist:Learning the Dance of Telling Interesting Bible Stories