LGC | Orality | 04 - History, Development, and Themes of Orality @lausannemovement
LGC | Orality | 04 - History, Development, and Themes of Orality  @lausannemovement
Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Discover the history and power of orality in sharing God’s Word. This video explores how most of the world learns through face-to-face, story-driven communication, how Scripture was passed down before widespread literacy, and why personal, relational storytelling remains essential for spreading the gospel today.

00:00 Introduction to Orality and Literacy
00:58 Biblical Foundations of Communication
01:51 Historical Context and Evolution
03:36 Modern Implications and Challenges
06:27 The Authenticity of Orality

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This video is part of the Global Classroom episode on Orality. View the episode page and access the full set of related resources on our website: lausanne.org/global-classroom/orality
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LGC | Orality | 04 - History, Development, and Themes of Orality

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