Paul Missionary Theologian: A Survey of His Missionary Labours and Theology

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Summary: Reymond integrates Paul as theologian and Missionary
Review: If you appreciated Reymond's systematic theology, you will also appreciate this book. Based originally on his lecture notes, it has grown through several stages to the current publication. It's divided into two major parts. The first, "Paul's Missionary Labours", derives from his study of Acts and Paul's letters. He also argues for Pauline authorship of Hebrews. The second part of the book (Paul's Missionary Theology), treats major orthodox doctrines, based on Paul's writings. There is a thought provoking chapter at the end of this book, "Lessons from Paul's Ministry for Today's Missionaries". In it, I believe he underscores the necessity of sound doctrine as it relates to proclaiming the gospel to the nations. This book should be valuable to all who are interested in, or active in missions or evangelism in any way. There is an extensive bibliography, and scripture index which should be helpful for further study.

Rating:
Summary: Reymond integrates Paul as theologian and Missionary
Review: If you appreciated Reymond's systematic theology, you will also appreciate this book. Based originally on his lecture notes, it has grown through several stages to the current publication. It's divided into two major parts. The first, "Paul's Missionary Labours", derives from his study of Acts and Paul's letters. He also argues for Pauline authorship of Hebrews. The second part of the book (Paul's Missionary Theology), treats major orthodox doctrines, based on Paul's writings. There is a thought provoking chapter at the end of this book, "Lessons from Paul's Ministry for Today's Missionaries". In it, I believe he underscores the necessity of sound doctrine as it relates to proclaiming the gospel to the nations. This book should be valuable to all who are interested in, or active in missions or evangelism in any way. There is an extensive bibliography, and scripture index which should be helpful for further study.

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Summary: Fantastic Book
Review: To clarify my rating let me just comment briefly...

The first half of the book is five star quality, that is, the outline of Paul's missionary exploits through Acts. The second half, Reymond's systematic treatment of Pauline theology, is four stars. I went from reading Reymond's "New Systematic Theology" to this book, so in all honesty I was experiencing deja vu a bit. Had I not read the systematic before, I would probably give the second half 5 stars also.

The work of Reymond in this book is what you would expect from such an astute theologian. The various excursus' are insightful. And the amount of space given to them are neither too short nor too long; they are just right.

Bottom line: if you want a very readable, though challenging, book that will give you a great foundation of understanding for the missionary movements of Paul throughout Acts, this is your book. A caution is in order however... I felt convicted. The reader is challenged to really consider being a full-time, overseas, unreached people group, missionary.