A Look at Contextualization

Abstract

"Many Evangelicals use the word “contextualization,” but they may not be aware of the specific circumstances under which the term was coined. In reality, different scholars can mean different things when they discuss contextualization, depending on their theological starting points. This article will examine various definitions of contextualization and review how the term came about. It will discuss the functions of contextualization, and the specific areas that the term covers."