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 (pbk.) 9781587431944 (pbk.)

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Evangelistic work.
Evangelistic work--History.
Witness bearing (Christianity)
Missions.

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