Description
Since the Common Worship Lectionary first came into use, many short preaching aids have been published. They have ranged from brief notes to almost complete sermons. This new companion offers an understanding of some points of significance in each lection for every Sunday and for other major days. It combines the latest scholarship with the conviction that the text should address today's scholarship with the conviction that the text should address today's world, squarely facing up to the difficulties that some passages may present to modern congregations. It does not aim to provide a substitute for sermon preparation, but to stimulate reflection among those engaged in this work. This is a serious academic commentary on the readings, by scholars who are also aware of the demands and purposes of preaching. The book: provides the academic background knowledge essential for interpreting the texts; does not shirk difficult questions; stimulates the prospective preacher to see new ways of reading the text; covers the Anglican variations not dealt with in American commentaries.
This work provides about one page of commentary per reading. It is designed to give students and preachers a deeper understanding of the Biblical background, rather than giving preaching tips.
About the Author
John Rogerson is Emeritus Professor of Biblical Studies at Sheffield. He is the author of several books including Beginning Old Testament Study for SPCK (1983). Leslie Houlden has recently retired as Professor at King's College, London and was earlier Principal of Ripon College, Cuddesden, Oxford. He has written and edited several books including Companion Encyclopedia of Theology (Routledge, 1995). He lives in Solihull. See overleaf for a list of contributors.
Reviews
"... the real scholarship and the valuable resources to be found in this volume..." John Court on Year A volume in the Church Times
Book Information
ISBN 9780281053261
Author Leslie Houlden
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint SPCK Publishing
Publisher SPCK Publishing
Weight(grams) 448g
This work provides about one page of commentary per reading. It is designed to give students and preachers a deeper understanding of the Biblical background, rather than giving preaching tips.
About the Author
John Rogerson is Emeritus Professor of Biblical Studies at Sheffield. He is the author of several books including Beginning Old Testament Study for SPCK (1983). Leslie Houlden has recently retired as Professor at King's College, London and was earlier Principal of Ripon College, Cuddesden, Oxford. He has written and edited several books including Companion Encyclopedia of Theology (Routledge, 1995). He lives in Solihull. See overleaf for a list of contributors.
Reviews
"... the real scholarship and the valuable resources to be found in this volume..." John Court on Year A volume in the Church Times
Book Information
ISBN 9780281053261
Author Leslie Houlden
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint SPCK Publishing
Publisher SPCK Publishing
Weight(grams) 448g
