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Part 1: SERVANTHOOD: BASIC PERSPECTIVES Part 2: SERVANTHOOD: THE PROCES Part 3: SERVANTHOOD: THE CHALLENGES

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Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition Introduction 1. God's Preparation for Missions in Genesis 1-11 1 2. God's Plan for Missions in the Patriarchal and Mosaic Eras 9 3. God's Promised Person for AllThe Davidic King of Promise 4. God's Purpose for Missions in the Psalter of Israel 5. God's Use of Individuals to Reach Gentiles in the Old Testament 6. God's Call to Isracl to Be a Light to the Nations 7. God's Persuasion of Jonah to Be His Witness with Other Prophets from Israel 8. God's Call to the Missionary Paul Based on the Old Testament

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UNDERSTANDING CONFLIT AND CULTURE the amazing contours of conflits cultural diversity was God's idea( and so was unity) handing conflits the American way conflit and cultural value CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND CONFLIT RESOLUTION mediation and the mediator the one-down position and vulnerabilityv storytelling and proverbs inaction, misdirection, silence and indefinite persons IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GOSPEL MESSAGE communicating the gospel across cultures power and winning : the twin diseases communication prinpciples for conflit resolution : a case study from Joshua principles for managing conflit

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1. Introduction. 2. Genesis. 3. Exodus 4. Leviticus 5. Numbers Deuteronony. 7. Joshua. . . 8. Judges 9. Ruth 10. Samuel 11. Kings 12. Chronicles 13. Ezra-Nehemiah. 14. Esther 15. Job 16. Psalms 17. Proverbs. 18. Ecclesiastes 19. Song of Songs. 20. Isaiah 21. Jerenmiah. . 22. Lamentations. 23. Ezekiel . 24. Daniel.. 25. Hosea .. 26. Joel .. 27. Amos 28. Obadiah. 29. Jonah 30. Micah 31. Nahum. 32. Habakkuk. 33. Zephaniah 34. Haggai 35. Zechariah. 36. Malachi

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CORPORATE WORSSHIP Sermon in Song: Sacred Music as Proclamation

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Undertanading Church Health findings worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry and evangelism strangths and weakness of the church discussion and recommendations what church non-members say summary of findings / recommendations conclusions

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evangelical prolegomena to Hermeneutics INTRODUCTION the necessity for hermeneutics much ado about nothing? What is/are hermeneutics communication and its principles divine communication the dimensions of hermeneutics presupposition in reading and understanding the historical shift in presuppositions basic evangelical presuppositions grace alone scripture alone faith alone the four alones and the trinity the function of evangelical doctrine ontonlogy epistemology christology and hermeneutics the presuppositions of the gospel the gospel and noetic salvation Christ at mediator means the gospel is the hermeneutic norm of Scripture the resurrection and hermeneutics christocentricity is not Christomonism Toward biblical theology of interpretation the method of biblical theology creation and fall torah wisdom prophets the gospels acts the Epistiles revelation conclusion challenges to Evangelical Hermeneutics Introduction the eclipse of the gospel in the early church the context of hermeneutics the sub apostolic age allegory and the Alexandrines typology and the Antiochenes Assessment the eclipse of the gospel in the medieval church precursors to medieval interpretation the later medieval period the scholastic thelogians assessment the eclipse of the gospel in Roman Catholicism the eclipse of the gospel in liberalism the Enlightenment the eclipse of the gospel in philosophical hermeneutics on being electric the devolution of hermeneutics postmodernism assessment the eclipse of the gospel in historical criticism the problem of the method the growth of the historical critical method ernst Troeltsch the problem of history postmodernislm and history the eclipse of the gospel in literary criticism the place of literary criticism postmodrnism and reader-centred approaches assessment the eclipse of the gospel in evangelicalism Hermeneutical perfectionism evangelical pluralism evangelical pragmmatism assessment reconstructing evangelical hermeneutics pre and post enlightenment evangelicl interpretation contemporary re evaluation of Reformatio principles the gospel and the literary dimension biblical literature linguistics some conclusions the gospel and the historical dimension a Christian theologica philosophy of history history and biblical hermeneutics the gospel and the theological dimension the two testaments and typology jesus and reality the dimensions of reality in the biblical revelation the gospel and the theological dimension: biblical and systematic theology foudations of evanfelical biblical theology the relationship of biblical and systematic theology the gospel and contextualization culture and undersatanding contextualization in translation the hermeneutics of Christ summary the hermeneutics of the person of Christ Christians and their Bible: hands on hermeneutics epilogue bibliography

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culture , emerging issues , and Adventist theology in Africa Africa theology and its religio-cultural Matrix and implication the impact of cuture , worldview , and experience on the reading and interpretiong of scripture the symbiosis of theology , mission and culture evangelizing Africa the model of mission Paul's cultural adaptation in acts 17 as a paradigm for Adventist mission in Africa a Pauline perspective of victory over evil spiritual powers: its implications for seventh-day adventist mission and ministry in Africa the resurection in 1corinthians 15: a message of first importance in developing evangelistic messages for adventist missions in Africa theology of mission in nwritings of Ellen white and adventist church history : a contextualized approach sings and wonders in seventh-day adventist mission today : in the Gospel of Matthew the concept of purity/ impurity in the church particiopation in adventist communion : towars a theological dialogue cultural dimensions of domestics violence and its implications for adventist mission in Africa towards an assessment of the potentials of involving young people of Africa in ministry an appraisal of membership records management and retention strategy in the adventist church in Africa dynamics of amen in Ghanzizn adventist churches orality : mi,d the gap efdfective cross-cultural communication of the gospel : a case study in Niger the value of African culture in worship : the case of drums in the seventh day adventist church among the betis in Cameroon syncretism and contours of contextualization of adventist mission Africa contextualization witout syncretism: adventist mission chalenge in Africa when the king himself goes to a witch : the dealy dangers of synchretism discourse with diviners: discipleship implications for adevntist mission in Africa the effects of adventist theology on the state of the Dead , cultural beliefs , spirits and witchcraft in Africa Africaan funerary rituels:their function and propriety for adventist believers

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Part 1. REOAD READY: My own extreme overhaul Don't brother me, I'm teaching on compassion! Disorientation and discovery: Kundara and Peter Sandpaper Surprises and reflective learning: Napoleon Action and Reflection: I am not Mr. Rogers Fear and faith: Spiritual School of the Pink Geranium Involuntary Peel: New Skin Stings The Smell of Shalom: Karly and Cassie Epilogue to part 1 Part 2. ACCELERATE: GETTING UP TO SPEED ON THE CITY Hidden forces: pay No attention to the man Behind the curtain Paul's Urban tour: The Force of Identity Zorro and the California Pepper: The force that twists An Undetected wave: The force of Humanity in motion When things boil, things rise: invisible forces Revealed Sins of Omission: the force of Neglect Hosea's Excruciating Assignment: the riptide Force away from God Race matters: The force of Racialization So many choices: The force of Pluralism Eating kitty Litter: The force of innocence Epilogue to part 2 Part 3. ONRAMPS AND SPEED BUMPS/ STEERING TOWARD TRANSFORMATION OF THE CITY Personal transformation that Leads to community transformation Speed Bumps: Don't Misuse te city Three transformational Actions Epilogue: Grow Something New

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1 INTRODUCTION 2 MISSION OF THE CHURCH AND MISSIONARY Ronilick E. K. Mchami and Benjamin Simon RESPONSIBILITY 1. Introduction 2. Development of the Concept Mission" 3. Dimensions of Mission .. 4. A Definition for Mission 5. Mission and the Frontiers to Traverse .... 6. A Redefined Concept of Missionary 7. Conclusion NOTES. Mika Vähäkangas 3 EPISCOPA CY IN THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN TANZANIA 1. Introduction 2. Jesus, the Church and Kingdom of God 3. Lutheran Understanding of the Church... 5. Episcopacy 4. The Ministry of the Church NOTES.. Alex Mkumbo 7. African Traditions and Episcopal Office 8. Evaluations and Concluding Remarks 1. Introduction A CASE STUDY OF ELCT DIOCESE OF IRINGA 2. Summary of Findings 3. Analysis of Findings. 4.General Comment Peterue 6. Two Traditions of Historic Apostolic Succession in ELCT... 2 4 CHALLENGES FOR WOMEN MINISTERS IN AFRICA: 5. Concłusion List of Tables NOTEs. List of Informants: 5 WALKING WITH THE YOUNG: A THEOLOGY OF YOUTH MINISTRY INAFRICA 1. Introduction 2. The Context 3. New Wine in New Wineskins 4. African Youth on the Road 5. Youth Ministry as Relational Responsibility. Sahaya G. Selvam 6. Youth Ministry as Biblical Ministry 7. Youth Ministry as Catechetical Leadership 8. Youth Ministry as Peer Formation 9. Youth Ministry as Accompaniment ... NOTES. 6 ORDINATION OF WOMEN IN THE CONTEXT OF TRADITION, CHRISTIANITY AND MODERNITY ... Auli Vähäkangas 1. Introduction 2. Arguments on African traditions 3. Argumentation based on modern changes 4. Ecumenical arguments on the unity of the church.... 5. How were the arguments used?..... 6. Concluding Remarks. NOTES.... 7 ANAFRICAN RESPONSE TO SAME-SEX RELATIONSHIPS 1. Introduction Ronilick E.K. Mchami 2. African Attitudes toward Same Sex Relationships ... 3. Ordination in African Christianity 4. The Practice of Ordained Ministry in Tanzania 5. African Response to Ordination of Gay People 6. Biblical Authority and Human Sinfulness 7. Conclusion NOTES. 8 GAY PEOPLE IN CHURCH MINISTRY 1. Questions about homosexuality 2. Social facts and necessary distinctions (Canada) ...... 4. Reasons for dissent 3. The cases of New Hampshire (USA) and New Westminster 5. Clarifications. 6. Theological inquiry ... 7. Socio -cultural stances, emotion and reason 8. Lessons for Africa Laurenti Magesa NOTES. 9LEADERSHIP AND MINISTRY IN THE KIMBANGUIST CHURCH .. 1. Introduction 2. "Chefs Spirituels" and Their Influence ... 3. Kimbaguists in the Diaspora 4. Doctrinal and Political Considerations. Benjamin Simon 5. The Future of Kimbanguist Ecclesiology 6. Kimbanguist Theology and the WCC.. NOTES. 1. Introduction OF WORK AND MINISTRY 3. St. Paul as a Model Gwamaka Ephraim Mwankenja 2. The Concept of Tent-Making Ministry NOTES.... 96 5. Concluding Remarks .... 10 TENTMAKING: RETHINKING PAUL'S INTEGRATION 4. Relevance of Tent-Making Ministry for African Contexts .. 150 11 CHRISTIAN COUNSELING IN INSTITUTIONS O HIGHER LEARNING IN TANZANIA Michael Chigula Mutaki 1. Introduction 2. The Concepts: Guidance and Counselling 3. The Role of Christian Counselling to Students in Colleges and Universities 4. Christian Ministry to Employees. 5. Types of Counsellors 6. Concusion NOTES. 12 THE B-E-M DOCUMENT: SOME PROBLEMS OF ITS AUTHORITY AND CREDIBILITY 1. Introduction 2. The Drafting Process of B-E-M Document 3. Between Jerusalem and Geneva .... 4. Historical Setting 6. Six Aspects of Religion J.N.K. Mugambi Statement on Ministry 7. The Five Forms of Ecclesiastical Identity and the 8. Criteria for Inclusion and Exclusion ***s*ees**e 9. Mutual Ecumenical Recognition of Ministers Across Denominations ... 11. Relationship between Scripture, Tradition and Contemporary Experience. 12. Conclusion NOTES. 5. The B-E-M Document Draftig and Reception Processes ... 182 10. Pastoral Implications arising from the B-E-M Document

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Table des matières Préface. Avant-propos. Dans l'histoire rercherche sur Dicu des religions 1. A la 2-D'où procède le discouus sur Dieu ) Une recherche anthropologique. 3-La perspcetive politique, 4- Un discours de cultures. Diseours sur le(s) Dieu(x) dans la pensée religieuse tradition- nelle à Madagascar 1-Les sources d'une penséc religieuse Une philosophie cl unc recherche spirituclle. Pistes documentaires. Dicu: Ere néceSsaire. La complexitć du discours sur Dieu 2- Le discours ćranger. Mcntalité et culture élrangère Le discours luique |-Augagncur/Rcncl, ou de la vision athée 2-Aujas/Guillain/Carol ou du « souci civilisateur 3-Un discours sur l'âame malgache Le discours missionnaire 1-L'idéologie en filigrane 2-Un point de rencontre entre catholique et protestants 3-Callet et Lars Vig 4- Pensée malgache et évangélisation 5- Doutes et hésitations. L'idée de création 3. Le monde malgache et son Dieu 1- Pluralisme d'opinions Refus de l'uniformité Les transformations actuelles 2-Créateur, Organisateur, Procréateur Les mots et les concepts DIEU DANS LA TRADITION MALGACHE Zanahary: Dieu Créuteur Mises en question Dieu fécondité, principe de vie Dieu soleil 3- La tentation panthéiste et la vision poliLique Roi-Dieu, Dieu politique Dieu énergie Créatrice 4-Quelques notes conclusives 4 Perception africaine et perception chrétienne de Dieu. Deux cultures, deux histoires |-Le parler et l'écrire Notes introductives 3- Transcendance, éloignement, immanence 2-« Dieu en Afrique » 4- Le Dieu des chrétiens 6- Le Dieu « coutumier » de l'Occident 5- Un Dieu universel 7-Quelques notes conclusives: les deux Dieux 5. Documents 1- Textes liturgiques 1- Rites agraires et rites de fécondité Document 1: Prière avant le Tavy (riz sur brûlis) Document 2: Prière après le Tavy Document 3: Le don de la fécondité Document 4: Réintégration et réconciliation Document 5: La nouvelle naissance 2- La reconstruction de l'ordre Document 6: Remerciement pour une guérison 3-Les ancêtres médiateurs Document 7: Discours pour le culte d'Andriamanelo 4- Proverbes concernantl'Etre Suprême Document 9: Oly, sacrifices, Dieu, le diable. (M. de V...) Document 10: Un idée juste et confuse. Fétichisme Document 8: Dieu Soleil - Le Seigneur parfumé 2-Textes sur la pensée religieuse malgache 5-A-Auteurs étrangers Document 11: Andriananahary: Prince qui crée (G. Mondain) Document 12: Zanahary, Andriananahary, Andriama- nitra. Ancêtres et dieux (C. Renel) (P. Colin) Document 13: Les trois caractères de Zanahary (H. Dubois) TABLE DES MATIERES 6-B -Auteurs malgaches Document 14: Pensée malgache et pensée orientale (Damantsoa) Document 15: Dieu unique et Créateur (J. Rajaobelina) Document 16: Monothéisme ontologique, polythếisme liturgique. Le couple primodial. (E.R. Mangalaza) Bibliographie Glossaire

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evangelical prolegomena to Hermeneutics INTRODUCTION the necessity for hermeneutics much ado about nothing? What is/are hermeneutics communication and its principles divine communication the dimensions of hermeneutics presupposition in reading and understanding the historical shift in presuppositions basic evangelical presuppositions grace alone scripture alone faith alone the four alones and the trinity the function of evangelical doctrine ontonlogy epistemology christology and hermeneutics the presuppositions of the gospel the gospel and noetic salvation Christ at mediator means the gospel is the hermeneutic norm of Scripture the resurrection and hermeneutics christocentricity is not Christomonism Toward biblical theology of interpretation the method of biblical theology creation and fall torah wisdom prophets the gospels acts the Epistiles revelation conclusion challenges to Evangelical Hermeneutics Introduction the eclipse of the gospel in the early church the context of hermeneutics the sub apostolic age allegory and the Alexandrines typology and the Antiochenes Assessment the eclipse of the gospel in the medieval church precursors to medieval interpretation the later medieval period the scholastic thelogians assessment the eclipse of the gospel in Roman Catholicism the eclipse of the gospel in liberalism the Enlightenment the eclipse of the gospel in philosophical hermeneutics on being electric the devolution of hermeneutics postmodernism assessment the eclipse of the gospel in historical criticism the problem of the method the growth of the historical critical method ernst Troeltsch the problem of history postmodernislm and history the eclipse of the gospel in literary criticism the place of literary criticism postmodrnism and reader-centred approaches assessment the eclipse of the gospel in evangelicalism Hermeneutical perfectionism evangelical pluralism evangelical pragmmatism assessment reconstructing evangelical hermeneutics pre and post enlightenment evangelicl interpretation contemporary re evaluation of Reformatio principles the gospel and the literary dimension biblical literature linguistics some conclusions the gospel and the historical dimension a Christian theologica philosophy of history history and biblical hermeneutics the gospel and the theological dimension the two testaments and typology jesus and reality the dimensions of reality in the biblical revelation the gospel and the theological dimension: biblical and systematic theology foudations of evanfelical biblical theology the relationship of biblical and systematic theology the gospel and contextualization culture and undersatanding contextualization in translation the hermeneutics of Christ summary the hermeneutics of the person of Christ Christians and their Bible: hands on hermeneutics epilogue bibliography

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Part 1: SERVANTHOOD: BASIC PERSPECTIVES Part 2: SERVANTHOOD: THE PROCES Part 3: SERVANTHOOD: THE CHALLENGES

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I The bible today II The church in North America-Trends and prospects III A guide to America's christian churches IV Educational institutions for ministerial training

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Introduction SALUTATION I P 1:1-2 LE CONTENU DE LA FOI I-3-2.10 LA REVELATION DU SALUT PROPHETISE La vie nouvelle et ses promesses Naître du Saint-Esprit Le Salut La nécessaire épreuve et son but Le sens des épreuves l'âme et la personne Le salut prophétisé Les prophètes dans le christianisme primitif les anges VIVRE LA SAINTETE l'agneau pascal le notre Père de l'apôtre Paul le sacrifice de Christ Le prix de la rédemption Les enseignements du baptême le symbolisme du lait FONDEMENT ET MISSION DE L'EGLISE Un très ancien document LE CONCERT DE LA FOI VIVRE EN CHRETIEN DANS LE MONDE Avoir une âme ou être une âme LES CHRETIENS ET LE POUVOIR La prière pour les autorités les chrétiens et les autorités LES SERVITEURS CHRETIENS ET LEURS MAITRES L'obéissance des esclaves :Par crainte ou par la piété La faveur de la grace la conscience l'imitation du Christ Le serviteur prophétisé Une variante dans 1 P 2.23 Esaie 53 chez les premiers chrétiens LA VIE DU COUPLE Un code de morale chrétienne Le statut de la femme LA VIE EN EGLISE LA REPONSE DES CHRETIENS A L'HOSPITALITE DU MONDE UNE CONFESSION DE LA FOI BAPTISMALE le judaisme et le Martyre Romains 8 Le présent et le ftur Baptême et confession de foi Peut on définir la vie nouvelle ? RUPTURE AVEC LE PECHE Le culte impérial Une société religieuse Les réactions face aux christianisme 1 P4:1-6 et Rom 6 VEILLER ENSEMBLE La fin des temps les dons spirituels ou charismes EN RESUME Rome et les chrétiens AUX ANCIENS ET A TOUS .CONCLUSION Les Anciens L'humilité et la fermeté Le Diable dans l'histoire du monde SALUTATIONS Babylone-Rome Le baiser Table de matières

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Foreword Introduction PART ONE: PROPHETS OLD AND NEW Chapter 1- Ellen White Under Attack Chapter 2 - Steps to Understanding Biblical Inspiration Chapter 3 - God Speaks in Various Ways Chapter 4 - Literary Assistance for Inspired Writers Chapter 5 - The Problem of Differences in the Bible Chapter 6- How Much Do Prophets Know? Chapter 7- Testing Prophets Chapter 8 - Changes in the Prophetic Role Chapter 9- The Need for Discernment Chapter 10 -The post-biblical PART TWO: MORE THAN A PROPHET Chapter 11 -The Gift of Prophecy in Adventism Chapter 12 -Borrowing to Illustrate Spiritual Truth Chapter 13- A Multi-gifted Prophet Chapter 14 -Ellen White's Spiritual Growth Chapter 15 -Ellen White's Theological Growth Chapter 16 -Ellen White and Her Culture Chapter 17-Ellen White and End Times Chapter 18 -The 1919 Bible Conference and its Aftermath Chapter 19 - Building an Inerrant Ellen White Chapter 20 - Post War Adventism Chapter 21 -Evangelicals and Adventists Meet Chapter 22 - Adventist Historians Come of Age Chapter 23 - The 1982 Prophetic Guidance Workshop Chapter 24 - Ellen White and the Bible Chapter 25- implications for the future Chapter 26- The Place of Adventism in Today's World Chapter 27 - Why Be a Seventh-day Adventist? Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C. Endnotes

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Preface PART ONE An Invitation to the New Testament Photo Essay | The Jewish and Hellenistic Background of Early Christianity 2 CHAPTER I. An Overview of the New Testament Key Topics/Themes What Is the New Testament? The New Testament and the Hebrew Bible Language and Literature of the New Testament Other Early Christian Literature Scholarly Approaches to the New Testament CHAPITRE II. How the New Testament Was Formed and Handed Down to Us Key Topics/Themes Formation of the New Testament Canon Transmitting the New Testament Texts English Translations Jewish and Greek CHAPITRE III. The Two Worlds in Which Christianity Originated Key Topics/Themes The Torah The One God, Yahweh The Divine Promises The Jerusalem Temple The World of Greek Thought and Culture Greek Philosophy Greco-Roman Religion The Mystery Religions CHAPTER 4: The Troubled World into Which Jesus Was Born Key Topics/Themes Alexander and His Successors Antiochus's Persecution and the Maccabean Revolt The Roman Emperors The Jewish Revolt Against Rome CHAPTER 5: The Diverse World of First-Century Judaism Key Topics/Themes First-Century Jewish Diversity The Messiah: First-Century Expectations Messianic Claimants Before and After Jesus PART Two Diverse Portraits of Jesus Photo Essay Archaeological Sites and Artifacts Associated with Jesus' Life 100 CHAPTER 6: The Gospels Form and Purpose Key Topics/Themes The Gospels and Modern Scholarship Assumptions and Approaches The Synoptic Problem The Gospel of John Literary Analysis of the Gospels CHAPTER 7: Mark's Portrait of Jesus The Hidden Messiah and Eschatological Judge Key Topics/Themes Mark's Historical Setting Mark's Puzzling Attitude Toward Jesus' Close Associates Mark as a Literary Narrative Prelude to Jesus' Public Ministry The Galilean Ministry: Inaugurating the Kingdom The Journey to Jerusalem: Jesus' Predestined Suffering The Jerusalem Ministry: A Week of Sacred Time Mark's Passion Narrative: Jesus' Trial and Crucifixion Postlude: The Empty Tomb CHAP TER 8: Matthew's Portrait of Jesus A Teacher Greater than Moses Key Topics/Themes Relation to the Hebrew Bible I5 Authorship, Purpose, Sources, and Organization Introduction to the Messiah: Infancy Narrative The Beginning of Jesus' Proclamation First Major Discourse: The Sermon on the Mount First Narrative Section: Ten Miracles Second Major Discourse: Instructions to the Twelve Apostles Second Narrative Section: Questions and Controversies Third Major Discourse: Parables on the Kingdom Third Narrative Section: From the Rejection in Nazareth to the Transfiguration Fourth Major Discourse: Instructions to the Church Fourth Narrative Section: The Jerusalem Ministry Fifth Major Discourse: Warnings of Final Judgment Fifth and Final Narrative Section: The Passion Story and Resurrection CHAPTER 9: Luke's Portrait of Jesus Israel and the Church: Luke's Theology of History The Author and His Sources Infancy Narratives of the Baptist and Jesus Jesus' Galilean Ministry and the "Lesser Interpolation" Epilogue: Post resurrection Appearances in the Vicinity of Jerusalem A Savior for "All Nations" Key Topics/Themes CHAP TER IO: John's Portrait of Jesus Photo Essay Diverse Portraits of Jesus Divine Wisdom Made Flesh Key Topics/Themes Authorship Luke's Travel Narrative: Jesus' Teachings on the Journey to Jerusalem The Jerusalem Ministry: Jesus' Challenge to the Holy City The Final Conflict and Passion Story Hymn to the Word (Logos) 232 The Book of Signs The Book of Glory John's Interpretation of the Passion Epilogue: Post resurrection Appearances in Galilee CHAPTER II: The Other Gospels Additional Portraits of Jesus Key Topics/Themes Contrasting Portrayals of Jesus The Gospel of Thomas Secret Mark The Gospel of Peter Gospels About Jesus' Infancy and Childhood CHAPTER I2: The Continuing Quest for the Historical Jesus Key Topics/Themes Early Historical References to Jesus A Survey of the Historical Search for the "Real" Jesus Renewing the Quest The Continuing Scholarly Debate Some Criteria for Testing the Authenticity of Jesus' Words and Deeds A No apocalyptic Wisdom Teacher An Apocalyptic Jesus Some General Agreements About the Historical Jesus Jesus' Teaching About the Kingdom Wisdom and the Kingdom of God PART THREE An Account of the Early Church CHAPTER I3: Acts of the Apostles Photo Essay | Themes and Settings in the Book of Acts Key Topics/Themes The Divine Plan of Humanity's Salvation Prologue and Account of the Ascension Founding the Jerusalem Church The Work of Peter and the Apostles Persecution of the Hellenist-Jewish Christians: The First Missions Preparation for the Gentile Mission: The Recruitment of Paul and Cornelius The First Missionary Journey of Barnabas and Paul: The Jerusalem Conference Paul's Second Missionary Journey: Evangelizing Greece Paul's Third Missionary Journey: Revisiting Asia Minor and Greece Paul's Arrest in Jerusalem and Imprisonment in Caesarea Paul's Journey to Rome and His Preaching to Roman Jews Photo Essay Paul and His World PART FOUR Paul and the Pauline Tradition CHAPTER I4: Paul Apostle to the Nations Key Topics/Themes Seeking the Historical Paul The Historical Reliability of Acts Dating Paul's Career Paul's Experience of the Risen Jesus Paul's Letters Paul's Major Assumptions and Concerns CHAPTER I5: Unity, Freedom, and Christ's Return Key Topics/Themes Paul's Letters to Thessalonica and Corinth First Letter to the Thessalonians First Letter to the Corinthians 336 Second Letter to the Corinthians CHAPTER I6: Freedom from Law and Justification by Faith Galatians and Romans Key Topics/Themes An Angry Letter to the "Stupid" Galatians Letter to the Romans CHAPTER I7: Letters from Prison Place of Origin Philippians and Philemon Key Topics/Themes Letter to Philemon Letter to the Philippians Paul's Lasting Influence CHAPTER I8: Continuing the Pauline Tradition 2 Thessalonians, Colossians, Ephesians, the Pastoral Epistles, 1 Clement, and the Epistle of Barnabas Key Topics/Themes The Problem of Pseudonymity Second Letter to the Thessalonians A Disputed Letter to the Colossians 1 Clement Letter to the Ephesians The Pastorals: Letters to Timothy and Titus The Epistle of Barnabas PART FIVE: General Letters and Some Visions of End Time CHAPTER I9: General Letters on Faith and Behavior Hebrews, the Catholic Epistles, and the Teachings (Didache) of the Twelve Apostles Key Topics/Themes Authors and Dates The Book of Hebrews James 1 Peter Jude 2 Peter Letters from the Johannine Community The Teaching (Didache) of the Twelve Apostles Photo Essay the Conflict Between Caesar and Christ CHAPTER 20: Continuing the Apocalyptic Hope The Book of Revelation and Other Jewish/Christian Apocalyptic Works Key Topics/Themes Revelation and the Apocalyptic Tradition Jesus' Letters to the Seven Churches Visions in Heaven Signs in Heaven: The Woman, the Dragon, the Beast, and the Seven Plagues Other Hellenistic-Jewish and Christian Apocalypses CHAPTER 2I: The Judeo-Christian Bible and Subsequent History The Evolution of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Greek Scriptures Constantine the Great The Church and the Secular World Shocks and Readjustments