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Allen and Williamson explore insights from recent Christian-Jewish dialogue, continuities between Judaism and the theology of Paul, and the Roman occupation to help the preacher understand the Jewish context of the letters. As in Preaching the Gospels without Blaming the Jews, they also suggest how todays preacher can deal with issues or comments in the text that are inappropriate or controversial in todays context.
Ronald J. Allen is the Nettie Sweeney and Hugh Th Miller Professor of Preaching New Testament at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is the coauthor of Preaching the Gospels without Blaming the Jews.
Clark M. Williamson is Indiana Professor of Christian Thought Emeritus at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is a member of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council and the coauthor of Preaching the Gospels without Blaming the Jews.
Title: Preaching the Letters without Dismissing the Law: A Lectionary Commentary By: Ronald J. Allen, Clark M. Williamson Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 288 Vendor: Westminster John Knox Press Publication Date: 2006 | Dimensions: 9 X 6 (inches) Weight: 1 pound 5 ounces ISBN: 0664230016 ISBN-13: 9780664230012 Stock No: WW230016 |
This unique commentary helps
preachers see how knowledge of
first-century Judaism can help them
avoid incorporating misunderstandings
and stereotypes into their sermons on
the letters. Ronald Allen and Clark
Williamson explore insights from recent
Christian-Jewish dialogue, continuities
between Judaism and the theology of
Paul, and the Roman occupation to help
preachers understand the Jewish context
of the letters. As in their previous
book, Preaching the Gospels without
Blaming the Jews, they also suggest
how today's preacher can deal with
issues or comments in the text that are
inappropriate or controversial in
today's context.
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