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Inculturation

"the incarnation of the Gospel in native cultures and also the introduction of these cultures into the life of the Church" Source: John Paul II, encyclical Slavorum Apostoli, June 2, 1985, No. 21: AAS 77 (1985), 802-803; discourse to the Pontifical Council for Culture plenary assembly, Jan. 17,1987, No. 5: AAS 79 (1987), 1204-1205

"the intimate transformation of authentic cultural values through their integration in Christianity and the insertion of Christianity in the various human cultures" Source: Redemptoris Missio 52-54

"It is now acknowledged that inculturation is a theological term which has been defined in Redemptoris Missio 52 as the on-going dialogue between faith and culture." Source: ETHIOPIA AND INCULTURATION, Brendan COGAVIN C.S.Sp.