Free of Charge: Giving and Forgiving in a Culture Stripped of Grace
by Miroslav Volf
from Zondervan
An exploration of how we can be transformed by the God who gives abundantly and who forgives unconditionally.
"I Believe": Exploring the Apostles' Creed
by Alister E. McGrath
from InterVarsity Press
- What are the basics of Christian belief?
- How can you know the most important elements of the faith?
- When you hear people talk about doctrines that seem unfamiliar, how can you know if they are at the core of Christianity or outside the center?
Resurrection: Interpreting the Easter Gospel
by Rowan Williams
from Pilgrim Press
New Proclamation: Year B, 2008-2009, Advent Through Holy Week
by Brian K. Peterson
from Fortress Press
New Proclamation continues to offer the best in creative, searching, and responsible interpretation of the biblical lectionary texts.
ADVENT/CHRISTMAS
Brian K. Peterson
Associate Professor of New Testament at Lutheran
Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, S.C.
EPIPHANY
Stephen L. Cook
Catherine N. McBurney Professor of Old Testament
Language and Literature at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria
LENT
Valerie Bridgeman Davis
Assistant Professor of Old Testament/Homiletics &Worship at Memphis Theological Seminary
HOLY WEEK
David J. Schlafer
Episcopal priest and homiletics professor who leads workshops on preaching across the United States, Canada, and England
The Calvary Road
by Roy Hession
from CLC Publications
Reflecting the Glory
by N. T. Wright
from Augsburg Fortress Publishers
An award-winning Bible scholar challenges us to live the life of Christ. How can we become the people through whom God heals and reconciles the world? One of the most respected biblical scholars of our time provides fifty-three meditations for Lenten reflection or for use any time of the year. Includes a study guide for seven weeks of group study in Lent, for weekend retreats, or use in adult education classes in congregations.
The Passion: Photography from the Movie "The Passion of the Christ"
by Ken Duncan
from Tyndale House Publishers
The Passion is a visual portrayal of the last twelve hours in the life of Jesus. Gripping photos taken on the set of Mel Gibson's new film, The Passion of Christ, together with the biblical narratives in the New Living Translation, present the story in vivid detail. A sweeping presentation of the Passion story in powerful images that will enhance the movie experience!
"This is a movie about love, hope, faith, and forgiveness. He [Jesus] died for all mankind, suffered for all of us. It's time to get back to that basic message. The world has gone nuts. We could all use a little more love, faith, hope, and forgiveness." --Mel Gibson, Icon Productions
Bread And Wine: Readings For Lent And Easter
from Orbis Books
From the world's best-loved spiritual writers, here is an unparalleled gathering of reflections for Lent.
A time of self-denial, soul searching, and spiritual preparation, Lent is a fitting season for daily reading and reflection. Grouped around such themes as temptation, crucifixion, resurrection, and new life, Bread and Wine can be dipped into at leisure or used as a guide to daily devotions--and returned to at any time year for spiritual revitalization.
Selections include writings by C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, Philip Yancey, Madeline L'Engle, Henri Nouwen, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, John Donne, Thomas Merton, St. Augustine, Mother Teresa, John Updike, Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and many others.
The Book of Job: A Commentary (Old Testament Library)
from Westminster John Knox Press
Habel selects the method, materials to be covered, and scholars to be cited, in his humbling task of writing a commentary on such a classic work as The Book of Job--a text that is complex and unclear at many points. (Biblical Studies)
Lent, Holy Week, and Easter: A Ceremonial Guide
by Leonel L. Mitchell
from Cowley Publications
This companion volume to Howard E. Galley's classic The Ceremonies of the Eucharist provides clergy, liturgical assistants, and altar guild members with clear, step-by-step guidance for the liturgies of Lent and Easter.
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