Table of Contents

Abbreviations
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

Promotional Information

This book examines Paul with reference to his primary purpose and context - as a missionary.

About the Author

Trevor 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.

Reviews

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... A stimulating and enlightening read.
*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*