{"product_id":"missional-acts-rhetorical-narrative-in-the-acts-of-the-apostles-paperback","title":"Missional Acts: Rhetorical Narrative in the Acts of the Apostles - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDaniel McGinnis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSteve Walton\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is Luke's main purpose in writing the book of Acts? In this close study of the entire Acts narrative, McGinnis analyzes Luke's story of the first Christians in light of ancient rhetorical conventions, concluding that Luke presents his stories to strengthen the missional commitment and practice of his readers. Missional Acts approaches a vast amount of varied mission content systematically, dividing it into rhetorical instruction about missional stimuli, structures, strategies, and suffering, while using a body analogy to provide coherence. Even the enigmatic ending of Acts intentionally advances Luke's rhetorical purposes. Luke's teaching finds its culmination in the ministry of his archetypal missionary, the apostle Paul, whose missionary journeys are a Lukan masterclass in mission strategy with much to teach about ministry that transforms whole regions. McGinnis rejects the traditional dichotomy that Paul is either a missionary or a prisoner and shows that throughout his work Luke depicts suffering as an integral part of the mission, seeking to prepare his readers to face opposition of various kinds. Missional Acts will help readers approach Acts in innovative ways by reading it through a primary missional lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDaniel McGinnis is Vice Principal of St Hild College and the Founder and Executive Director of Leeds School of Theology. Formerly a church planter, he is passionate about the convergence of academic theology, biblical studies, and missional leadership. As an American and adopted \"Yorkshireman,\" he grew up in Houston, Texas, and now lives with his wife and two teenagers in Sheffield, England.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 378\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.78 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 14, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42719597297760,"sku":"9781725278431","price":81.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/bmpDWmQ0SG9aOVlIcUdkSHJCSk50UT09.webp?v=1776952573","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/missional-acts-rhetorical-narrative-in-the-acts-of-the-apostles-paperback","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}