Paul, the missionary
Subtitle: realities, strategies, and methods
By: Eckhard J. Schnabel
Publisher: IVP Academic
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Downers Grove, Ill
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 518
ISBN-13: 9780830828876
Subjects: Paul, -- the Apostle, Saint ; Bible. -- N.T. -- Epistles of Paul -- Criticism, interpretation, etc; Missionaries -- Biography; Missions -- Biblical teaching; Apostles -- Biography
Genres: Biography.
Description: "Eckhard Schnabel's two-volume Early Christian Mission is widely recognized as the most complete and authoritative contemporary study of the first-century Christian missionary movement. Now in Paul the Missionary Schnabel condenses volume two of the set, drawing on his research to provide a manageable study for students of Paul as well as students and practitioners of Christian mission today."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Table of contents: title: Introduction.; title: 1. Missionary strategies and methods : defining terms; title: 2. The task of missionary work : describing goals; title: 3. Missionary methods as a problem : finding solutions; title: 4. Descriptive and normative readings : hermeneutical clarifications; title: 1. The missionary work of the Apostle Paul.; title: 1.1. Paul, Apostle to Jews and Gentiles : conversion and call; title: 1.2. Paul and Jerusalem; title: 1.3. Paul in Arabia, Jerusalem, Cilicia, and Syria; title: 1.4. Paul on Cyprus and in Galatia; title: 1.5. Paul in Macedonia and Achaia; title: 1.6. Paul in the province of Asia; title: 1.7. Paul in Illyricum, Caesarea, Rome, Spain, Crete, and Rome; title: 2. The missionary task according to Paul's letters.; title: 2.1. The letter to the Galatian Christians; title: 2.2. The letters to the Christians in Macedonia : Thessalonians and Philippians; title: 2.3. The letters to the Christians in Achaia : Corinthians; title: 2.4. The letter to the Christians in the city of Rome; title: 2.5. The letters to the Christians in Asia : Colossians and Ephesians; title: 2.6. The letters to coworkers : Timothy and Titus; title: 2.7. The Apostle as missionary, pastor, and theologian; title: 3. The missionary message of the Apostle Paul.; title: 3.1. Preaching before Jewish audiences; title: 3.2. Preaching before Gentile audiences; title: 3.3. Explaining the Gospel in civic settings; title: 3.4. Ideological confrontation : the proclamation of Jesus, Messiah, and Kyrios; title: 3.5. Cultural confrontation : the explication of the Gospel; title: 3.6. Pastoral consolidation : encouragement for the followers of Jesus; title: 3.7. Apologetic confrontation : the defense of the Gospel; title: 4. The missionary goals of the Apostle Paul.; title: 4.1. Preaching the Gospel; title: 4.2. Preaching the Gospel to Jews and to Gentiles; title: 4.3. Geographical movement; title: 4.4. Conversion of individuals; title: 4.5. Establishing communities of followers of Jesus; title: 4.6. Teaching new converts; title: 4.7. Training new missionaries; title: 5. The missionary methods of the Apostle Paul.; title: 5.1. Cities, regions, and provinces; title: 5.2. Synagogues, marketplaces, lecture halls, workshops, and private houses; title: 5.3. Ethnic identity, class, and culture; title: 5.4. Establishing contact as a public speaker; title: 5.5. The persuasiveness of the message : the problem of rhetoric; title: 5.6. The credibility of the messenger; title: 5.7. Explanations for missionary success; title: 6. The task of missionary work in the twenty-first century.; title: 6.1. The calling and sending of missionaries; title: 6.2. The content of missionary proclamation; title: 6.3. The proclamation of the Gospel and church planting; title: 6.4. The teaching of the followers of Jesus; title: 6.5. The purpose and the work of the local church; title: 6.6. The challenge of culture; title: 6.7. The power of God