Includes bibliographical references (p. [459]-492) and indexes.

Missionary strategies and methods : defining terms -- The task of missionary work : describing goals -- Missionary methods as a problem : finding solutions -- Descriptive and normative readings : hermeneutical clarifications -- The missionary work of the Apostle Paul -- Paul, Apostle to Jews and Gentiles : conversion and call -- Paul and Jerusalem -- Paul in Arabia, Jerusalem, Cilicia, and Syria -- Paul on Cyprus and in Galatia -- Paul in Macedonia and Achaia -- Paul in the province of Asia -- Paul in Illyricum, Caesarea, Rome, Spain, Crete, and Rome -- The missionary task according to Paul's letters -- The letter to the Galatian Christians -- The letters to the Christians in Macedonia : Thessalonians and Philippians -- The letters to the Christians in Achaia : Corinthians -- The letter to the Christians in the city of Rome -- The letters to the Christians in Asia : Colossians and Ephesians -- The letters to coworkers : Timothy and Titus -- The Apostle as missionary, pastor, and theologian -- The missionary message of the Apostle Paul -- Preaching before Jewish audiences -- Preaching before Gentile audiences -- Explaining the Gospel in civic settings -- Ideological confrontation : the proclamation of Jesus, Messiah, and Kyrios -- Cultural