Provoking the Gospel

Provoking the Gospel
Author: Richard W. Swanson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Bible plays
ISBN: 9780829815733

This is a how-to and why-to book about exploratory ensemble biblical storytelling that grew out of Swanson's six years of work on the Provoking the Gospel Project, a collaborative venture involving a multigenerational team of storytellers. From its first trial as a teaching tool, through the early experiments with a pioneering team of storytellers, workshops, performances, and resistant students as well as receptive ones, Swanson discovered that this way of working with biblical stories led him deeper and deeper into an exploration of a surprisingly powerful interpretive method. He shares with those in ministry or preparing for a religious vocation a method that encourages students to discover themselves and their world in biblical texts.

Provoking the Gospel of Luke

Provoking the Gospel of Luke
Author: Richard W. Swanson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9780829816891

Vigorous readings of the gospels do not just happen: they are poked and prodded into life. [ital]Provoking the Gospel of Luke[ital], the second book in the [caps]Provoking the Gospel[caps] storytelling commentary series, spurs efforts to provoke pastoral leaders and religious educators to look for new and lively readings of Luke, and challenges them to experiment with interpretive tools such as embodied ensemble exploration. The book is composed of three chapters, plus an index that identifies the location of each text in the cycle established by the Revised Common Lectionary, and an appendix that contains the author's provocative translation of the Gospel of Mark. It also includes a companion DVD with illustrations of the process of script analysis and the performance that lies behind this way of storytelling.

The Charismatic Theology of St. Luke

The Charismatic Theology of St. Luke
Author: Roger Stronstad
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441240330

What is the meaning of the Holy Spirit's activity in Luke-Acts, and what are its implications for today? Roger Stronstad offers a cogent and thought-provoking study of Luke as a charismatic theologian whose understanding of the Spirit was shaped wholly by his understanding of Jesus and the nature of the early church. Stronstad locates Luke's pneumatology in the historical background of Judaism and views Luke as an independent theologian who makes a unique contribution to the pneumatology of the New Testament. This work challenges traditional Protestants to reexamine the impact of Pentecost and explores the Spirit's role in equipping God's people for the unfinished task of mission. The second edition has been revised and updated throughout and includes a new foreword by Mark Allan Powell.

Conversations with Scripture

Conversations with Scripture
Author: Frederick W. Schmidt
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 139
Release: 2005-03-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0819225894

Roadmap, myth, or history? An accessible review of The Book of Revelation for today’s audience. Conversations with Scripture: Revelation is the first book in the Anglican Association of Biblical Scholar Study Series. Written in accessible language and sensitive to those who have little or no experience in reading the bible, each book in the series focuses on exploring the historical and critical background, as well as how the biblical texts written centuries ago can still speak to readers today. Frederick W. Schmidt, also the series editor, explores the approaches that have dominated the interpretation of John's Apocalypse and offers the reader an accessible means of understanding and evaluating them. With this grounding in hand, Schmidt explores how Revelation can shape our understanding of God, and nurture our spiritual lives in unexpected ways. Leaving behind left-behind theology, Schmidt offers instead an approach that allows this obscure, almost opaque text to speak to us anew about God, faith, hope, and justice.

Free at Last

Free at Last
Author: Leesa K. Donner
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2013-04-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1449789757

Many of us live life in bondage - to food, family or fear, to our past, present or future almost anything that keeps us from being who God intended us to be. But Jesus has come to give us abundant life and set us free. In A Life-Changing Journey through the Gospel of Luke, we learn that nothing is impossible with God. Dare to learn His Word through this inductive study and begin to live a life of liberty in Christ. In this wonderful Bible study on Luke, Leesa Donner does a masterful job of challenging and encouraging the readerto enter the world of the gospel and come away not only with a better knowledge of the text but a transformed heart. Dr. Tremper Longman III Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies Westmont College This helpful, scholarly and yet accessible workbook is a unique aid in understanding the gospel of Luke. Ithas already produced spiritual fruit in the lives of many who have used it.Dr. Robert Norris, Senior Pastor Fourth Presbyterian Church, Bethesda, MD Leesa and her husband Tim are two great blessings in the lives of my wife and me. I am pleased to recommend Leesas excellent Bible study.Cal Thomas Syndicated Columnist/Fox News Contributor Free at Last is the most thought-provoking of the many Ladies Bible studies Ive done over the years. Cheryl (student) Wonderful materialworks well within the scope of a small group. Linda (student) The scholarship and the practicality of this study was a good balance. Not overly academic but rich in historyBonnie (student)

Praying with Saint Luke's Gospel

Praying with Saint Luke's Gospel
Author: Peter John Cameron
Publisher: Magnificat Institute Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781936260416

Delve deeply into Luke's Gospel, which is read during the liturgical year 2012-2013. - A clear-cut and effective way to meditate daily on Saint Luke's Gospel. Read the entire Gospel within one year! - An entry for each day of the calendar year: A short quotation from Saint Luke's Gospel An original, down-to-earth reflection composed by one of the book's twenty-five gifted spiritual authors, including Heather King, Anthony Esolen, Fr. Vincent Nagle, Fr. George Rutler, and Fr. Joseph Lienhard, S.J. A thought-provoking final prayer - An ideal way to incorporate Scripture reading into your daily prayer life - A perfect help to prepare for Sunday Mass - A great guide for Bible study groups or faith-sharing - A concrete approach for your family to grow closer to the heart and mind of Christ.

Luke

Luke
Author: Kevin Perrotta
Publisher: Loyola Press
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2004-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0829430229

The book of Luke has been described as one of the most beautiful books ever written, and Luke: The Good News of God's Mercy brings this beauty to life for teens as they study the life of Jesus and what Jesus can mean for their lives. Luke's Gospel deals with the issue of being open to God's work through Jesus. Luke shows us that God has made salvation available through Jesus' birth, life, death, and resurrection. In many ways, God's action through Jesus was unexpected, even for the Jewish people of the time. The salvation Jesus brings goes far beyond what people were looking for. It also makes demands on those who accept it. So we meet people in Luke's Gospel who are astonished by Jesus. They are struggling to understand what Jesus was offering them and how they should respond. In the Gospel of Luke, we make contact with a will other than our own. God shows that he is not a spectator-god who made a DVD of the universe billions of years ago and now sits back to watch. God has a loving plan; God makes things happen. It is this active, involved God who comes to Mary and tells her about his plan for her in Luke's Gospel. As we begin reading the Gospel of Luke, are we prepared to meet this God? Designed as a guided discovery, Six Weeks with the Bible for Catholic Teens introduces high school students to books of the Bible by integrating the biblical text with insightful questions to help youth discern what Scripture means for their lives today. The series provides students with a clear explanation of Biblical text, opportunities for prayer, and a means to enter into conversation with God.

Understanding the Gospel of Luke

Understanding the Gospel of Luke
Author: Nancy Cook
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-09-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9781940931227

Developed by an experienced educator, "Understanding the Gospel of Luke: A Study of the Jewish Roots Using the Hebrew Heritage Bible Translation" was designed to be utilized in high school Bible classes, serious Bible studies, Sunday School classes, or as an individual study for adults, secondary, or college-age students. Beautifully formatted to encourage interaction and thoughtful discussion, this book begins with a brief history of the Jewish people and offers a running commentary on the Hebrew Heritage Bible Translation of the Gospel of Luke utilizing scholarly sources including Brad Young, I. Howard Marshall, David Flusser, and others. It adapts well to individual or large group study. Incredible illustrations and photos bring the text to life. The book promotes interaction with the biblical text by including online activities, inspiring students to explore sites in Israel and understand more about the Jewish faith and customs. Thought-provoking discussion questions are included in every lesson along with maps of the key locations. This book offers insight into the Jewish context and history that will help the reader or student be more fully aware of what Yeshua was teaching 2,000 years ago.

Living in Jesus

Living in Jesus
Author: Marilyn Meberg
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2003-04-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1418583316

These topical guides will deal with issues that women wrestle with today: God's Will, Living in Christ, Prayer, and Worry. Reaching an audience across race, socio-economic, denominational, and age boundaries, these guides will enhance the lives of women in America as they empower them in their weekly devotions. The study guides can be used for both individual and group settings. Women are asking good questions about their faith. With our study guides, we want to join them in their quest for knowledge and lead them in finding the answers they are seeking.

New Testament History and Literature

New Testament History and Literature
Author: Dale B. Martin
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 444
Release: 2012-04-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0300182198

In this engaging introduction to the New Testament, Professor Dale B. Martin presents a historical study of the origins of Christianity by analyzing the literature of the earliest Christian movements. Focusing mainly on the New Testament, he also considers nonbiblical Christian writings of the era. Martin begins by making a powerful case for the study of the New Testament. He next sets the Greco-Roman world in historical context and explains the place of Judaism within it. In the discussion of each New Testament book that follows, the author addresses theological themes, then emphasizes the significance of the writings as ancient literature and as sources for historical study. Throughout the volume, Martin introduces various early Christian groups and highlights the surprising variations among their versions of Christianity.