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The Women's Bible Commentary - Speaking about Love
The Women's Bible Commentary - Speaking about Love
by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
Speaking about Love These opening verses, by disorienting the reader with a seemingly dizzying array of speakers, abrupt scene changes (king’s chambers, vineyards, pastureland, Pharaoh’s stables, leafy bower, wine house), and variously identified lovers (royal figures, vineyard k…
glimpses of glory - Proper 1 - Year C
glimpses of glory - Proper 1 - Year C
by SPCK - David Adam
Proper 1 Grant, O gracious God, that we not only hear your word, but understand it and receive it into our hearts; that we not only receive it, but reveal it in our lives by living up to our calling and to your praise and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns…
glimpses of glory - The Baptism of Christ (The First Sunday of Epiphany) - Year C
glimpses of glory - The Baptism of Christ (The First Sunday of Epiphany) - Year C
by SPCK - David Adam
The Baptism of Christ (The First Sunday of Epiphany) Lord, you have called us. Make us worthy of our calling, that, in the mighty name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we may rejoice in your love and saving power, and proclaim your presence and glory in the world; through Jesu…
glimpses of glory - The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany - Year C
glimpses of glory - The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany - Year C
by SPCK - David Adam
The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany O Lord our God, you created us out of love, you redeemed us by your love, you sustain us with your love. Let the glory of your love be seen in us, that we may reflect your presence and show forth your love in the world; through Jesus Christ your Son …
The Women's Bible Commentary - Trickery as Vengeance in Men’s Literature
The Women's Bible Commentary - Trickery as Vengeance in Men’s Literature
by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
Trickery as Vengeance in Men’s Literature Genesis 34 is a tale of trickery involving female sexuality. Dinah, daughter of Leah and Jacob, is raped by Shechem, the son of Hamor. The question of status that is addressed through trickery is not her status, however, but that of her b…
The Act of Prayer Year C - Seventh Sunday of Easter - Year C
The Act of Prayer Year C - Seventh Sunday of Easter - Year C
by BRF - John Birch
Seventh Sunday of Easter Year C Opening prayer We meet as family in your presence, our heavenly Father. We meet as brothers and sisters in Christ, accepting the responsibility placed upon us— to love one another as you first loved us…
glimpses of glory - First Sunday of Christmas - Year C
glimpses of glory - First Sunday of Christmas - Year C
by SPCK - David Adam
The First Sunday of Christmas Lord of all power and might, let us not just suppose you to be in our company, but seek you out until we find you and rejoice in your presence; through Jesus Christ our Saviour, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and fore…
glimpses of glory - The Third Sunday of Epiphany - Year C