The Primal Vision

The Primal Vision is widely regarded as one of the most important books ever published on the subject of African Christianity. In a sympathetic and warmly empathetic style John Taylor tellsof his encountrs with many different African people and reflects theologically on the conversations he has shared with men women and children in a wide variety of circumstances. By suggesting that the missionary should listen and learn from indigenous culture and appreciate his status as a guest the book points towards a revisionist understanding of Christian mission.John V. Taylor was Bishop of Winchester from 1975-85 and General Secretary of the Church Missionary Society from 1963 to 74. He died in 2001.