Includes bibliographical references (p. 319-332) and index.
Contents:
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.
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