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THE LATER NEW TESTAMENT WRITERS AND SCRIPTURE - 5 Revelation and Scripture
THE LATER NEW TESTAMENT WRITERS AND SCRIPTURE - 5 Revelation and Scripture
by SPCK-Steve Moyise
The book of Revelation is like no other book in the New Testament. It begins like a letter and ends like a letter but instead of the usual body of a letter, it consists almost entirely of visions and oracles.
THE LATER NEW TESTAMENT WRITERS AND SCRIPTURE - 4 Hebrews and Scripture
THE LATER NEW TESTAMENT WRITERS AND SCRIPTURE - 4 Hebrews and Scripture
by SPCK-Steve Moyise
4 Hebrews and Scripture The Letter to the Hebrews contains around 37 explicit quotations, drawn mainly from the Psalms (16) and the Pentateuch (13), with comparatively few from the Prophets (6). In the light of the rest of the New Testament, it is surprising that there is only on…
THE LATER NEW TESTAMENT WRITERS AND SCRIPTURE - 3 Jude, 2 Peter and James and Scripture
THE LATER NEW TESTAMENT WRITERS AND SCRIPTURE - 3 Jude, 2 Peter and James and Scripture
by SPCK-Steve Moyise
Jude, 2 Peter and James and Scripture As we saw in the last chapter, some scholars find it difficult to believe that a fisherman like Peter could have written the polished Greek of 1 Peter. However, the difficulties are nothing compared with identifying the author of 2 Peter… Tak…
THE LATER NEW TESTAMENT WRITERS AND SCRIPTURE - 2 1 Peter and Scripture
THE LATER NEW TESTAMENT WRITERS AND SCRIPTURE - 2 1 Peter and Scripture
by SPCK-Steve Moyise
1 Peter and Scripture Although the order of the books in the New Testament would suggest that we turn to Hebrews next, it will be more useful to follow Acts with a study of 1 Peter, since the first part of Acts was devoted to Peter’s speeches. In particular, it will be interestin…
THE LATER NEW TESTAMENT WRITERS AND SCRIPTURE - 1 Acts and Scripture
THE LATER NEW TESTAMENT WRITERS AND SCRIPTURE - 1 Acts and Scripture
by SPCK-Steve Moyise
Acts and Scripture There are around 40 explicit quotations of Scripture in Acts (see Appendix), most of which occur in the long speech of Stephen in Acts 7 (15), the various speeches of Peter in Acts 1—4 (14) and Paul’s speeches in Acts 13, 23 and 28 (9). In addition, there is a …
THE LATER NEW TESTAMENT WRITERS AND SCRIPTURE - Introduction
THE LATER NEW TESTAMENT WRITERS AND SCRIPTURE - Introduction
by SPCK-Steve Moyise
Introduction In the two previous volumes, we used the Gospels – mainly Matthew, Mark and Luke – to reconstruct Jesus and Scripture and Paul’s letters – mainly Romans, Galatians, 1 and 2 Corinthians – to give an account of Paul and Scripture. In this volume, we consider the use of…
THE LATER NEW TESTAMENT WRITERS AND SCRIPTURE - Acknowledgements and Abbreviations
THE LATER NEW TESTAMENT WRITERS AND SCRIPTURE - Acknowledgements and Abbreviations
by SPCK-Steve Moyise
THE LATER NEW TESTAMENT WRITERS AND SCRIPTURE The Old Testament in Acts, Hebrews, the Catholic Epistles and Revelation Steve Moyise is Professor of New Testament at the University of Chichester. He is author of The Old Testament in the Book of Revelation (1995), The Old Testament…
The Edge of Glory - 5 ANCIENT AND TRADITIONAL PRAYERS
The Edge of Glory - 5 ANCIENT AND TRADITIONAL PRAYERS
by SPCK - David Adam
ANCIENT AND TRADITIONAL PRAYERS For God’s Safe Keeping May the strength of God pilot us. May the power of God preserve us. May the wisdom of God instruct us. May the hand of God protect us. May the way of God direct us. May the shield of God defend us. May the host of God defend …
The Edge of Glory - 4 For Group Worship
The Edge of Glory - 4 For Group Worship
by SPCK - David Adam
FOR GROUP WORSHIP Many of the prayers in this book began in a small room in a moorland village in 1984. They were part of our Lent learning: for six weeks we met once a week to discover new and exciting ways to pray together. As we live in an area famous for its Celtic saints and…
The Edge of Glory - 3 Benedictions
The Edge of Glory - 3 Benedictions
by SPCK - David Adam
BENEDICTIONS A Weaving Pattern The weaving of the peace be thine Peace around thy soul entwine Peace of the Father flowing free Peace of the Son sitting over thee Peace of the Spirit for thee and me Peace of the one Peace of the three… Taken from The Edge of Glory by David Adam
The Edge of Glory - 1 Before Prayer
The Edge of Glory - 1 Before Prayer
by SPCK - David Adam
BEFORE PRAYER I weave a silence on to my lips I weave a silence in to my mind I weave a silence within my heart I close my ears to distractions I close my eyes to attractions I close my heart to temptations… Taken from The Edge of Glory by David Ada
The Edge of Glory - Introduction
The Edge of Glory - Introduction
by SPCK - David Adam
Introduction Whoever wrote St Patrick’s Breastplate, has certainly caught the essence of Celtic prayer. Patrick, arising in the morning and turning his thoughts to God, taking to himself the whole armour of God. As he laced up his tunic or the cross bands on his legs, he had his …
The Edge of Glory - Foreword
The Edge of Glory - Foreword
by SPCK - David Adam
Foreword By Bishop Stuart Blanch David Adam was known to me throughout my time as Archbishop of York, and I well remember the ordination retreat he took for us at Bishopthorpe. He was regarded as conscientious and imaginative parish priest… Taken from The Edge of Glory by David A…
Lectio Divina the Sacred Art - 19 Suggested Resources