An contexts, methods & ministry formation DeSilva, David Arthur. creator text bibliography ilu Downers Grove, Ill Leicester, England InterVarsity Press Apollos c2004 2004 monographic eng

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975 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm. The New Testament as Pastoral Response -- The environment of Early Christianity: Essential landmarks -- The Cultural and Social World of the Early Church: Purity, Honor, Patronage and Kinship -- The four Gospels and the One Jesus: Critical issues in the study of the Gospels -- The Gospel according to Mark: Following the way of the cross -- The Gospel according to Matthew: Following the Words of the Messiah -- The Gospel according to Luke: Following the Heart of the Father -- The Acts of the Apostles: Following the Leading of the Spirit -- The Gospel according to John: Following the One from above -- The Epistles of John: Painful breaches of the Bond of Unity and Love -- A Prologue to the Study of Paul's Letters -- The Letter to the Galatians: Walking in Line with the Spirit -- The Thessalonian Correspondence: Living in the Light of the "Day" -- The Corinthian Correspondence: Valuing oneself and others in the Lord -- The Epistle to the Romans: The God of Jew and Gentile -- The Epistle to the Philippians: Unity in the face of Adversity -- The Epistle to Philemon: The slave is our brother -- Excursus: Pseudepigraphy and the New Testament -- The Epistles to the Christians in Colossae and Ephesus: Walking in the Light of Christ's Victory -- The Letters to Timothy and Titus: Trustworthy Management of God's Household -- The Epistles to the "Hebrews": Living in Trust and Gratitude toward God -- The Epistle of James: Promoting consistency of belief and behavior -- The First letter of Peter: An ethic for Resident Alliens awaiting their Inheritance -- Jude and 2 Peter: The dangers of deviant disciples -- The Revelation of John: Living in the Light of God's triumph David A. deSilva. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Introductions BS2330.3 .D47 2004 225.61 DES 0830827463 (alk. paper) 1844740234 (UK) 2003023200 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0410/2003023200.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0410/2003023200.html DLC 031021 20221031121002.0 13379053