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John THE PEOPLE’S BIBLE COMMENTARY - Jesus Prays for the Church
John THE PEOPLE’S BIBLE COMMENTARY - Jesus Prays for the Church
by BRF - Richard A. Burridge
Jesus Prays for the Church ‘Jesus has prayed to return to the glory he shared with God his Father before the creation (17:1–5). He has also prayed for his disciples whom he will leave behind in the world, although they are not of the world; the key to this balancing act is found …
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs for Everyone - Rich and Poor Meet
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs for Everyone - Rich and Poor Meet
by SPCK - John Goldingay
Rich and Poor Meet Getting dressed this morning, I noticed there was no change in my pocket. I remembered giving my change to someone in the street and wondering whether I was helping him get a meal or just get another drink…
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 6 (1.1) The Problem
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 6 (1.1) The Problem
by SPCK-Kenneth E. Bailey
The Problem This first essay is composed of four sections that are as follows: 1.1. The Problem: Divisions, Baptism and the Cross (1:10-16) 1.2. The Wisdom and Power of God: The Cross (1:17–2:2) 1.3. The Wisdom of God: Revealed Through the Spirit (2:3-16) 1.4. Christian Unity: Pa…
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 25 Worship
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 25 Worship
by SPCK-Kenneth E. Bailey
Worship Men and Women in the Church Leaving aside the introduction (1:1-9) and final remarks, 1 Corinthians is composed of five essays. By way of review, these are: The Cross and Christian Unity (1:10–4:16) Sex: Men and Women in the Human Family (4:17–7:40) Christian and Pagan: F…
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 32 Resurrection
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 32 Resurrection
by SPCK-Kenneth E. Bailey
Resurrection The Message and the Validity of Faith 1 Corinthians 15:1-20 This final essay completes the circle of five essays that make up the epistle. These are: The Cross and Christian Unity (1:10–4:16) Sex: Men and Women in the Human Family (4:17–7:40) Christian and Pagan: Fre…
Parallel Lives of Jesus - 2d Shared Narrative Features
Parallel Lives of Jesus - 2d Shared Narrative Features
by SPCK - Edward Adams
Shared Narrative Features Using the categories of narrative analysis, we can see how the same story recounted in all four Gospels is developed and presented in different ways. In the next four chapters, we will look at the individual narrative renditions of the shared story. It i…
Great Christian Thinkers - 53 St. Hildegard of Bingen