{"product_id":"the-lectionary-commentary-theological-exegesis-for-sundays-texts-the-first-readings-old-testament-and-acts","title":"The Lectionary Commentary: Theological Exegesis for Sunday's Texts  the First Readings: Old Testament and Acts","description":"\u003cp\u003ePreachers know how quickly Sundays come and go. The fast pace of church life collides with the resolve to ground sermons in careful biblical exegesis. The Lectionary Commentary will not slow the pace of the weekly calendar  but it will help assure that sermon preparation begins with a solid engagement with Scripture. The three-volume Lectionary Commentary gathers exegetical essays on 495 biblical texts from the Revised Common Lectionary spanning the three-year liturgical cycle. Seventy-eight pastors  priests  and teachers from a variety of Christian traditions have contributed exegetical insights on the First  Second  and Gospel lections for the Sundays of the church year and for Christmas Day  Epiphany  and Ascension Day. Guided by the question What does the preacher need to know about this text in order to preach a faithful sermon from it?  each essay closely considers its specific biblical text and provides theological reflection  all the while remaining alert to todays context. Preachers who follow the Revised Common Lectionary will find these volumes useful. However  the commentarys unique organization makes it useful to all preachers. While the three volumes are organized according to the First  Second  and Gospel lections for each Sunday  The Lectionary Commentary lists all texts in their canonical order. This arrangement affirms the lectionary by identifying each reading according to its traditional place in the three-year cycle  but it also lends itself to other preaching patterns. However it is usedtraditionally or thematically  volume to volume or as a setThe Lectionary Commentary will be an invaluable aid to the preachers and congregations it serves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44946857820213,"sku":"ByrdShop_080284751X","price":35.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780802847515.jpg?v=1769969404","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-lectionary-commentary-theological-exegesis-for-sundays-texts-the-first-readings-old-testament-and-acts","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}