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Book SynopsisTrevor J. Burke teaches New Testament in the Bible department of the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, USA. Prior to this, he has taught New Testament in seminaries in Nigeria and Fiji.
Brian S. Rosner took his PhD from Cambridge University, UK, and is Senior Lecturer in New Testament and Ethics in Moore Theological College, Sydney, Australia.
Trade ReviewOnce again, the Library of New Testament Studies (formerly JSNTSup series) have commissioned a world-class standard scholarly work on the New Testament, drawing on a variety of linguistic, textual, and historical methodologies... A stimulating and enlightening read. -- James Harding, St Mellitus College, London * Anvil *
This compilation features essays by leading NT scholars on various aspects [which] jointly contribute to Pauline studies generally and to Paul as missionary specifically. Perhaps more importantly, though, this volume bridges the gap between Pauline theology and praxis. * David Briones, Religious Studies Review *
Burke and Rosner have done Pauline and missiological studies a great service in gathering these essays...a nuanced and even-handed reading of Paul...recommended for missions, intercultural studies and Pauline theology courses and accessible for upper-level undergraduates and seminary students. * Brian Tucker, Criswell Theological Review *
Once again, the Library of New Testament Studies (formerly JSNTSup series) have commissioned a world-class standard scholarly work on the New Testament, drawing on a variety of linguistic, textual, and historical methodologies. * James Harding, Anvil *
The collection's strength lies in drawing attention to the variety of topics that relate to Paul as missionary, ranging from social issues such as ethnicity and patronage to theological concerns such as sacrifice and the Holy Spirit...many of these issues...have rarely been the focus of research in the area of Pauline missiology. Another significant contribution is the emphasis on the prophetic foundation and eschatological motivation of Paul's missional theology, identity, and ethnic focus. * Jeffrey R. Asher, Catholic Biblical Quarterly *
The authors...deliver a compelling case...that Paul should be viewed from the perspective of missionary...a valuable contribution to Pauline studies. * Ronald R. Clark, Review of Biblical Literature *
Table of ContentsAbbreviations List of Contributors Introduction
Part One - Paul's Identity 1. Paul as an Eschatological Herald
Seyoon Kim 2. Paul as Missionary-Pastor
James W. Thompson 3. Paul and His Ethnicity: Reframing the Cathegories
James C. Miller 4. Paul - An Israelite Priest who offers the Gentiles as a Sacrifice to God
Richard Gibson Part Two - Paul's Activity 5. The Mission of God in Paul's Letter to the Romans
Beverly Roberts Gaventa 6. Paul and the Multi-Ethnic First Century World: Ethnicity and Christian Identity
J. Daniel Hays 7. The Sacrifical-Missiological Function of Paul's Sufferings in the Context of 2 Corinthians
J. Ayodeji Adewuya 8. Was Paul's Grace-based Gospel True to Jesus?
Paul W. Barnett Part Three - Paul's Missionary Theology 9. Paul's Christology and his Mission to the Gentiles
Arland J. Hultgren 10. A Missionary Strategy in 1 Cor. 9.-19-23
Karl O. Sandnes 11. The Spirit as the Controlling Dynamic in Paul's Role as Missionary to the Thessalonians
Trevor J. Burke 12. The Glory of God in Paul's Missionary Theology and Practice
Brian S. Rosner 13. Reconciliation as the Heart of Paul's Missionary Theology
Stanley E. Porter 14. Paul's Theology of the Gospel
Roy E. Ciampa Part Four - Paul's Missionary Practice 15. Universality and Particularity of Paul's Understanding and Strategy of Mission
William S. Campbell 16. 'The Word of Life': Resurrection and Mission in Philippians
James Ware 17. Paul, patronage and pay: what do we know about the apostle's financial support?
Steve Walton 18. Pauline Mission as Salvific Intentionality: Fostering a Missional Consciousness in 1 Corinthians 9.19-23 and 10.31-11.1
Michael Barram 19. (Mis)Reading Paul's Letters Through Modern Eyes
E. Randolph Richards Index of Scripture Index of Modern Authors
