Paul the missionary : Realities, strategies and methods / Eckhard J. Schnabel

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Missionary strategies and methods : defining terms -- The task of missionary work : describing goals -- Missionary methods as a problem : finding solutions -- Descriptive and normative readings : hermeneutical clarifications -- The missionary work of the Apostle Paul -- Paul, Apostle to Jews and Gentiles : conversion and call -- Paul and Jerusalem -- Paul in Arabia, Jerusalem, Cilicia, and Syria -- Paul on Cyprus and in Galatia -- Paul in Macedonia and Achaia -- Paul in the province of Asia -- Paul in Illyricum, Caesarea, Rome, Spain, Crete, and Rome -- The missionary task according to Paul's letters -- The letter to the Galatian Christians -- The letters to the Christians in Macedonia : Thessalonians and Philippians -- The letters to the Christians in Achaia : Corinthians -- The letter to the Christians in the city of Rome -- The letters to the Christians in Asia : Colossians and Ephesians -- The letters to coworkers : Timothy and Titus -- The Apostle as missionary, pastor, and theologian -- The missionary message of the Apostle Paul -- Preaching before Jewish audiences -- Preaching before Gentile audiences -- Explaining the Gospel in civic settings -- Ideological confrontation : the proclamation of Jesus, Messiah, and Kyrios -- Cultural confrontation : the explication of the Gospel -- Pastoral consolidation : encouragement for the followers of Jesus -- Apologetic confrontation : the defense of the Gospel -- The missionary goals of the Apostle Paul -- Preaching the Gospel -- Preaching the Gospel to Jews and to Gentiles -- Geographical movement -- Conversion of individuals -- Establishing communities of followers of Jesus -- Teaching new converts -- Training new missionaries -- The missionary methods of the Apostle Paul -- Cities, regions, and provinces -- Synagogues, marketplaces, lecture halls, workshops, and private houses -- Ethnic identity, class, and culture -- Establishing contact as a public speaker -- The persuasiveness of the message : the problem of rhetoric -- The credibility of the messenger -- Explanations for missionary success -- The task of missionary work in the twenty-first century -- The calling and sending of missionaries -- The content of missionary proclamation -- The proclamation of the Gospel and church planting -- The teaching of the followers of Jesus -- The purpose and the work of the local church -- The challenge of culture -- The power of God.