Texts for Preaching: A Lectionary Commentary Based on the Nrsv-Year C

by James D. Newsome, Beverly Roberts Gaventa, J. Clinton McCann

Book Overview

In this second of two volumes on the book of Genesis, John Gibson examines epics of faith as portrayed primarily by Abraham, Jacob, and Joseph. He considers the dramatic stories of Genesis in their historical context, relates them to the New Testament, and shows their applicability to today's church. Illustrated by maps, with suggestions for further reading, this companion to Genesis, Volume 1, also by Gibson, makes the happenings in Genesis...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0664220002
• ISBN13: 9780664220006
• Release Date: September 1994
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Length: 632 Pages
• Weight: 2.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.4" x 9.3"