Evangelism after Christendom : the theology and practice of Christian witness /
Stone, Bryan P., 1959-
Evangelism after Christendom : the theology and practice of Christian witness / Bryan P. Stone. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Brazos Press, c2007. - 335 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 319-332) and index.
Introduction: reclaiming the e-word -- The "practice" of evangelism -- Is evangelism a practice? -- The story of the people of God -- Israel and the calling forth of a people -- The evangelistic significance of Jesus -- Apostolic evangelism and the genesis of the church -- Rival narratives, subverted evangelism -- The constantinian story -- The story of modernity -- The evangelizing community -- Evangelism and Ecclesia -- Evangelism as a practice of the Holy Spirit -- Context and conversion -- Evangelism as a virtuous practice -- Martyrdom and virtue -- Conclusion: evangelism before a watching world.
1587431947 (paperback) 9781587431944 (pbk.)
2006023654
Evangelistic work.
Evangelistic work--History.
Witness bearing (Christianity)
Missions.
BV3790 / .S85 2007
269.2 Sto 2007 c.2
Evangelism after Christendom : the theology and practice of Christian witness / Bryan P. Stone. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Brazos Press, c2007. - 335 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 319-332) and index.
Introduction: reclaiming the e-word -- The "practice" of evangelism -- Is evangelism a practice? -- The story of the people of God -- Israel and the calling forth of a people -- The evangelistic significance of Jesus -- Apostolic evangelism and the genesis of the church -- Rival narratives, subverted evangelism -- The constantinian story -- The story of modernity -- The evangelizing community -- Evangelism and Ecclesia -- Evangelism as a practice of the Holy Spirit -- Context and conversion -- Evangelism as a virtuous practice -- Martyrdom and virtue -- Conclusion: evangelism before a watching world.
1587431947 (paperback) 9781587431944 (pbk.)
2006023654
Evangelistic work.
Evangelistic work--History.
Witness bearing (Christianity)
Missions.
BV3790 / .S85 2007
269.2 Sto 2007 c.2