Posted in reseña, tagged biblical resources, Jesus on November 16, 2008| Leave a Comment »
This handsome, sturdy reference work serves up the words of Jesus on an A-to-Z thematic basis with a simple, serviceable intro to each citation under the rubric of ‘setting’. The result is a highly accessible compendium to Jesus’ words, neither illuminated nor obscured by commentary, with just enough context to establish their environment.
It would be difficult not to be grateful for such a sourcebook. (more…)
Posted in reseña, tagged biblical resources, Jesus on November 16, 2008| 1 Comment »
At the risk of starting this review sounding like an incorrigible elitist, I must confess that I prepare myself for disappointment when I open a popular Bible study guide like this one. I anticipate that it will be poorly written or captive to a provincial North American point of view or hopelessly naive regarding the biblical text. (more…)
Canter Bridge 