The Cultural World of Jesus: Sunday by Sunday, Cycle C
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The Cultural World of Jesus: Sunday by Sunday, Cycle C by John J Pilch
The fifty-six essays in this book present cultural reflections on the gospel reading assigned for each Sunday in Cycle C of the Roman Lectionary. Each essay highlights aspects of the first-century, Eastern Mediterranean cultural world in which Jesus lived and suggests across-cultural comparison with contemporary Western culture. With this background information, readers can make more fitting applications of the Scripture to modern life situations.
". . an invaluable resource for preachers, and very interesting for anyone seeking deeper insight into the gospel.AIM
Homilists on the lookout for a fresher approach to interpreting the lectionary texts will enjoy this book.The Bible Today
His reflections are engaging and often provide startling new insights.Church
Homilists on the lookout for a fresher approach to interpreting the lectionary texts will enjoy this book.The Bible Today
His reflections are engaging and often provide startling new insights.Church
John J. Pilch, (1937-2016), was a highly-regarded biblical scholar and author, taught at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland and passed away in 2016. Among his numerous publications are The Cultural World of Jesus, The Cultural World of the Apostles, and The Cultural World of the Prophets series published by Liturgical Press.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780814622889 |
| ISBN 10 | 0814622887 |
| Title | The Cultural World of Jesus: Sunday by Sunday, Cycle C |
| Author | John J Pilch |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Liturgical Press |
| Year published | 1997-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 184 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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