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Mere Apologetics - 2 Apologetics and Contemporary Culture
Mere Apologetics - 2 Apologetics and Contemporary Culture
by SPCK - Alister McGrath
Apologetics and Contemporary Culture Apologetics always takes place within a specific cultural context. Christian missionaries to China and India soon discovered that the apologetic methods that seemed to work well in western Europe did not seem to be effective in Asia…
Mere Apologetics - 2c The Approach Adopted in This Book
Mere Apologetics - 2c The Approach Adopted in This Book
by SPCK - Alister McGrath
The Approach Adopted in This Book There are many different ways of doing apologetics. Some books use a “case study” approach, considering a number of objections or difficulties concerning the Christian faith. Each of these is then examined, and answers are offered…
Mere Apologetics - 4b Apologetics to the Greeks: Paul’s Athens Sermon (Acts 17)
Mere Apologetics - 4b Apologetics to the Greeks: Paul’s Athens Sermon (Acts 17)
by SPCK - Alister McGrath
Apologetics to the Greeks: Paul’s Athens Sermon (Acts 17) One of the most important audiences envisaged by New Testament writers for proclamation of the gospel is “the Greeks.” In Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, “Greeks” are set alongside “Jews” as a defining group of con…
Parallel Lives of Jesus - 4d The Characterization of the disciples
Parallel Lives of Jesus - 4d The Characterization of the disciples
by SPCK - Edward Adams
The Characterization of the disciples Matthew’s portrayal of the disciples is more complimentary than Mark’s.23 Where Mark says that the disciples do not understand Jesus’ words (Mark 4:13; 6:52; 8:21; 9:10), Matthew either has no reference to their lack of understanding or state…
Parallel Lives of Jesus - 2b Aspects of Narrative
Parallel Lives of Jesus - 2b Aspects of Narrative
by SPCK - Edward Adams
Aspects of Narrative As stated, narrative is the creative working on the story elements to make a narrative text. Narratologists delineate various aspects of narrative, of which the following might be regarded as especially important:… Taken from Parallel Lives of Jesus by Edward…
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 22 Old Covenant Sacraments and Idolatry
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 22 Old Covenant Sacraments and Idolatry
by SPCK-Kenneth E. Bailey
Old Covenant Sacraments and Idolatry Partial Identification In the previous homily he affirmed the need for Christians to identify fully with the world around them. They were to be “all things to all people,” and through the use of metaphors from the world of sports Paul challeng…
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 36 Resurrection, Victory
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 36 Resurrection, Victory
by SPCK-Kenneth E. Bailey
Resurrection Victory The text of Paul’s final homily, “Resurrection: Victory,” is displayed in figure 5.5(1). N. T.Wright appropriately refers to this final paragraph as having “the sustained excitement of a celebration.”1 It can also be called “A Hymn of Victory.” Having opened …
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…
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 - 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
Lectio Divina the Sacred Art - 14 Afterword
Lectio Divina the Sacred Art - 14 Afterword
by Christine Valters Painter
AFTERWORD The purpose of contemplative practice is cultivation of freedom and compassion. As we grow in inner freedom, we become less caught up in the demands of life. We begin to let go of our compulsions to grow ever busier. As we learn to welcome in the full spectrum of our ow…
The Real Good News
The Real Good News
by SPCK - N T Wright
The Real Good News First, though, the inadequate and misleading accounts. Jesus’s resurrection does not mean that God somehow gave him a free pass on a personal basis, either because he was God’s son or for any other reason. The resurrection was not a special favour granted to Je…
Lectionary Reflection Year C - Easter Sunday Year C
Lectionary Reflection Year C - Easter Sunday Year C
by SPCK - Jane Williams
Easter Sunday Isaiah 65.17–25 Acts 10.34–43 Luke 24.1–12 Creation and resurrection are mirror images of each other, and they are held together by the nature and purpose of God. At its simplest, God is Life-giver. That has endless implications and ramifications, all of them glorio…
Lectionary Reflection Year C - The Last Sunday After Trinity Year C