Contextualization in the New Testament
Subtitle: patterns for theology and mission
By: Dean E. Flemming.
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Downers Grove, Ill
Language: eng
Number of pages: 344
Subjects: Bible. N.T. -- Socio-rhetorical criticism.; Christianity and culture -- History -- Early church, ca. 30-600.; Intercultural communication -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- History of doctrines -- Early church, ca. 30-600.; Missions -- Theory.; Christianity and culture.; Intercultural communication -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Table of contents: title: Contextualization in Acts : bridging cultural boundaries; title: Contextualization in Acts : the preaching of Paul; title: Paul's letters : doing theology in context; title: Paul and culture : engaging the Greco-Roman world; title: Paul as interpreter : contextualizing Scripture and tradition; title: Case studies from Corinth : the Gospel, food, and the future; title: Colossians : the Gospel and syncretism; title: The Gospels : contextualizing the story for a "target audience"; title: Revelation : the Gospel and the empire; title: Contextualizing the Gospel today.