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What is the ultimate purpose of pastoral ministry? What emphases and priorities should take precedence? In the day-to-day emphasis on various pastoral roles and pragmatic concerns, what can sometimes get lost is the theological foundation for understanding pastoral ministry. James Thompson is a New Testament scholar with a concern for relating biblical studies to practical ministry. Here he does a careful study of several of Paul's epistles in order to see what Paul's vision and purpose were for his own ministry. He finds that Paul's aim was an ethical transformation of the communities (not just individuals) with which he worked, so that they would live lives worthy of the gospel until Christ's return. Using this as a framework, Thompson offers suggestions for practical application to contemporary ministry.
A leading biblical scholar shows that Paul offers a coherent moral vision based on both the story of Christ and the norms of the law.
This book is the culmination of a career of researching and teaching Paul's letters. Highly respected senior New Testament scholar James Thompson offers a unique approach to Pauline theology, focusing on Paul's attempts to persuade his audience toward moral formation. Thompson recognizes Paul as a pastor who brought together theology and rhetoric to encourage spiritual formation in his communities. Attempts to find total consistency in Paul's writings fail, says Thompson, because Paul's persuasive tactics changed depending on the situation he was addressing.
This fresh and readable commentary exposes theological meaning in Hebrews by tracing its use of rhetorical strategies from the ancient cultural and educational context.
In contrast with the widely popular interest in narrative styles, Professor Thompson believes Paul's letters offer a different and valid model for preaching today. He clearly demonstrates how the manner of preaching used in the pre-Christian culture of Paul is both appropriate and effective in our contemporary post-Christian culture. Unlike most books on preaching, this book does not focus on homiletic technique, but on the goal of preaching - a needed missing component in contemporary homiletic discussion.
Includes selections from major writers on various approaches to art theory, for example Freud, Jung, Marx, Heidegger.
New in the Acclaimed Paideia Commentary Series Two respected senior New Testament scholars examine cultural context and theological meaning in Philippians and Philemon in this addition to the well-received Paideia series. Paideia commentaries explore how New Testament texts form Christian readers by attending to the ancient narrative and rhetorical strategies the text employs, showing how the text shapes theological convictions and moral habits, and making judicious use of maps, photos, and sidebars in a reader-friendly format. Students, pastors, and other readers will appreciate the historical, literary, and theological insight offered in this practical commentary.
To celebrate the centenary season at Norwich City Football Club, Jarrold Publishing is to launch a completely updated and revamped edition of the successful 1986 publication Canary Citizens. This book is the official account of the club from the day it was founded through to the beginning of the 2001/02 season. With History, Who's Who and Statistics sections, and the inclusion of many photographs of the club's memorable moments, personnel and players - including the Milk Cup Victory of 1985 and that Jeremy Goss goal, among many others - it will appeal to anyone with an interest in the fascinating story of the Canaries. Expertly written by Mike Davage with contributions from John Eastwood and Club Secretary Kevan Platt, this attractive book has been compiled with the involvement of Norwich City Football Club and will prove to be the most complete and lively account of the history of the Canaries.