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Flemming, Dean E., 1953-

Contextualization in the New Testament : patterns for theology and mission / Dean Flemming. - Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press, c2005. - 344 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [323]-330) and indexes.

Contextualization in Acts : bridging cultural boundaries -- Contextualization in Acts : the preaching of Paul -- Paul's letters : doing theology in context -- Paul and culture : engaging the Greco-Roman world -- Paul as interpreter : contextualizing Scripture and tradition -- Case studies from Corinth : the Gospel, food and the future -- Colossians : the Gospel and syncretism -- The Gospels : contextualizing the story for a target audience -- Revelation : the Gospel and the empire -- Contextualizing the Gospel today.

ISBN: 0830828311 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780830828319 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2005018512

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible.--New Testament--Socio-rhetorical criticism.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Christianity and culture--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.
Christianity and culture.
Intercultural communication--Religious aspects--Christianity--History of doctrines--Early church, ca. 30-600.
Intercultural communication--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Missions--Theory.

LC Class. No.: BS 2380 / .F54 2005

Dewey Class. No.: 225.6 / F629c