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Feasting on the Word Year C: Season after Pentecost 2 Propers 17 - Reign of Christ
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With this new lectionary commentary series, Westminster John Knox offers the most extensive resource for preaching on the market today. When complete, the twelve volumes of the series will cover all the Sundays in the three-year lectionary cycle, along with movable occasions, such as Christmas Day, Epiphany, Holy Week, and All Saints' Day. For each lectionary text, preachers will find four brief essays--one each on the theological, pastoral, exegetical, and homiletical challenges of the text. This gives preachers sixteen different approaches to the proclaimation of the Word on any given occasion. The editors and contributors to this series are world-class scholars, pastors, and writers representing a variety of denominations and traditions. And while the twelve volumes of the series will follow the pattern of the Revised Common Lectionary, each volume will contain an index of biblical passages so that nonlectionary preachers, as well as teachers and students, may make use of its contents. |
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Pages 347
Dimensions: Length: 1.25" Width: 7.25" Height: 10"
Weight: 1.8 lbs.
Binding Hardcover
Release Date Mar 1, 2009
Publisher Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN 0664231039
EAN 9780664231033
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 | Why does a Christian publisher demean Christ with CE and BCE Nov 28, 2009 |
Why does a commentary - an otherwise excellent commentary - on the Word of God, deliberately cheapen its position on who God is and who Jesus is?
I refer to the use of the new age, politically correct dating system Before the Common Era and Common Era.
The division of dating, since the time dating was divided, revolves around the Birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Chirst - Before Christ, and AD Ano Domini - in the year of our Lord. There is nothing Common about Christ, and without his birth, there would only be a straight line into a hopeless past, and a hopeless future. By using BCE and CE, Westminster John Knox Press (and others) are giving prominence to a Christless world, instead of continuing to hold his name high. I understand that not everyone honors him so, but to remove his name from dating, gives one less witness to his life and the gospel of his good news.
Some have said that this is a discussion among scholars, it nevertheless removes the birth of Christ from the centrality of time, and places Commonality at the center. Perhaps these are the same scholars who determined that in Matthew's version of "The Lord's Prayer," the only words which "Jesus undoubtedly said ... or something very like it" are the two words "Our Father," and in Luke's version, the only word is "Father" (The Five Gospels, Polebridge Press, 1993, pages 36, 148, and 325).
This is not merely an academic discussion. Scholar after scholar has discounted God's Word, dismissed God from his universe, and substituted himself or herself as the final authority. As a friend of mine suggested, I am waiting for the version which says, "In the beginning, scholars . . . "
The writer of the Song of Solomon warned that it is "the little foxes that spoil the vines" (2:15). Using "Before the Common Era" instead of "Before Christ" (and "Common Era" instead of Ano Domini) is part of the process of spoiling and destroying the vineyard. All publishers of Christian material, and WJK is certainly among the leaders, should LEAD the way in preserving the foundations of our faith, because "if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?" (Psalm 11:13).
BCE and CE are additional means by which Jesus Christ is removed from the centrality of thought, and his influence discounted. Using them is a compromise with the anti-Christian spirit which pervades our world. No, worse than compromise, it establishes this commentary series as an authority who discounts and dismisses the Savior's influence. The other good work done by "Feasting on the Word" is cheapened, indeed, is in danger of being negated by this not too subtle attack on the very nature of our faith. | | |  | A Feast Indeed! Nov 20, 2009 |
| This series is a feast,indeed! The table is set with nearly all one needs for sermon preparation by well known and trusted Biblical scholars and theologians. Add the 'salt and pepper' of knowledge of your audience and life experience and illustrations, and one can create a meaningful and satisfying feast on the Word that enlightens our world. | | | | Everything you need for sermon prep Nov 16, 2009 |
If possible, this would have been a 4 1/2 stars:
I will probably drop my subscription to an online homiletic service. These volumes have everything you need for good solid scripturally based lectionary preaching. A few "timeless" illustrations in the "Homiletic Perspective" column would be helpful. I plan to purchase all 12 volumes. | | | | Great Resource for The Busy Preacher Oct 15, 2009 |
| Feasting on the Word is a "must have" for any preacher preparing sermons based on the Revised Common Lectionary. With the four different perspectives offered for each text(exegetical, homiletical, pastoral and theological), the preacher is sure to find this commentary series to be an invaluable resource for their study and sermon preparation. | | | | Great Resource for any minister and/or Dedicated Layperson Oct 11, 2009 |
| This is an excellent Lectionary resource for any minister; great scholarship. It explores the scriptures from many angles,with many authors and will provide more than ample inspiration for some great sermons. I wish a resource of this nature had been available during my 'active' ministry. I bought a copy for two minister friends of mine first; then this copy for myself even though I'm retired. It is probably more than the average Layperson would be seeking; but a full cup for those who want more. I purchased this item through this site. | | | Write your own review about Feasting on the Word Year C: Season after Pentecost 2 Propers 17 - Reign of Christ
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