Early Christian Mission Vol 1: Jesus and the Twelve

Overview

Early Christian Mission Vol 1: Jesus and the Twelve by Eckard J. Schnabel offers a deep exploration of the early Christian movement's foundation. Focusing on Jesus Christ's ministry and the apostolic mission of the Twelve, this volume presents a comprehensive analysis of the New Testament's historical, theological, and missiological dimensions. Schnabel's scholarly yet accessible style ensures that this work is invaluable to theologians, students, and anyone interested in the origins of Christian mission.

Product Features

• Author: Eckard J. Schnabel
• Publisher: InterVarsity Press / Apollos
• Format: Hardcover or Paperback (confirm edition preference)
• Language: English

Interesting Facts

• Author Expertise: Eckard J. Schnabel is a renowned biblical scholar specializing in New Testament studies, particularly focused on early Christian history and mission.
• Comprehensive Approach: This volume meticulously examines biblical texts, historical sources, and cultural contexts to provide a nuanced understanding of the first-century Christian mission.
• Sequel Volume: Early Christian Mission Vol 2: Paul and the Early Church complements this work, expanding on the mission's growth beyond the Twelve.
• Unique Insights: This book delves into Jesus' ministry strategies and the apostles' roles in spreading the gospel, offering a model for modern Christian missions.

Publishers

• Publisher: InterVarsity Press / Apollos
• Notable Affiliations: InterVarsity Press is known for publishing works that combine scholarly depth with accessibility, making Christian thought available to a wide audience.

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• Hardcover
• 914 Pages
• ISBN-10: 1844740455
• ISBN-13: 978-1844740451 / 9781844740451
  
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds\

How is it that a first-generation Jewish messianic movement undertook a mission to the pagan world and rapidly achieved a momentum that would have a lasting and significant impact on world history?  This momentous question has surprisingly eluded the concentrated focus of historians and the New Testament scholars...

Eckhard J. Schnabel (PhD, University of Aberdeen, Scotland), is the Mary French Rockefeller Distinguished Professor of New Testament Studies at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton, Massachusetts. He is the author of numerous books, commentaries, and essays, including Early Christian Mission, Paul the Missionary, and Der Erste Brief an die Korinther in the Historisch-Theologische Auslegung commentary series.