Texts for Preaching - Year C: A Lectionary Commentary Based on the NRSV (Daily Study Bible) - Softcover

Cousar, Charles B.; Gaventa, Beverly Roberts; McCann, J. Clinton; Newsome Jr., James D.

 
9780664236878: Texts for Preaching - Year C: A Lectionary Commentary Based on the NRSV (Daily Study Bible)

Synopsis

Based on the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, this second in a series of three volumes provides resources for an entire year of sermons and offers practical help for preachers and others who use the Revised Common Lectionary. Beginning with Advent, this unique and comprehensive resource deals with lectionary texts for Year C. Each of the four texts--the Old Testament, Psalter, Gospel, and Epistle--for each Sunday and important festival day, including Christmas, Ash Wednesday, and Good Friday, is treated. A brief introduction for the day indicates the general thrust of the texts and the relationships among them, emphasizing in interpretation of the texts themselves. Also included are suggestions concerning the implications of the texts for life today.

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About the Author

Charles B. Cousar is Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. He is the author of numerous books, including Galatians in the Interpretation commentary series. He is also coauthor of the three volumes of Texts for Preaching.

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