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the generous conversation: Matthew 7

Posted in textures, tagged , , , on March 17, 2018| Leave a Comment »

We may live in a world with its horrors, yet we do not live in a horrible world.

There is goodness and gift aplenty amid these hills, in this city, within the troubled textures of this little life. (more…)

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Excellent reference source, mind the implications: Cecil Price, ‘What Does Jesus Say About …’

Posted in reseña, tagged , 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…)

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a standout guide for teachers or personal Bible study: Gary Inrig, The Parables: Understanding what Jesus meant

Posted in reseña, tagged , 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…)

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