The Apostle Paul, Asian Diaspora and Mission

Abstract

This paper analyses the characteristics of the biblical Jewish Diaspora and the Septuagint Scriptures and synagogues that were important to them. It analyses the Apostle Paul and his missionary bands' strategy of visiting the Diaspora synagogues as a base for their ministry. It then looks at the contemporary Asian church's mission vision and how this might correspond with the Asian Christian Diaspora in Australia and how they can become a greater force of 'new' missionaries in the world today.