Preaching Romans: Proclaiming God's Saving Grace

by Frank J. Matera

Although Paul's letter to the Romans is the most theologically charged writing of the New Testament, it is rarely preached from Catholic pulpits. Perhaps some of the Pauline themes? Redemption and sanctification, justification and reconciliation, resurrection and parousia? seem too daunting for homiletic purposes. Not so, insists Frank Matera, who has learned to preach in a Pauline key" that has invigorated the whole of his preaching. Homilists who heretofore have avoided Romans will appreciate Matera's insights on this text that open innovative and important ways of proclaiming the gospel. This slender volume is a gift to homilists who wish to preach from Romans with greater confidence? And to proclaim Paul's theologically rich and assuring message of God's saving grace.

Frank J. Matera is the Andrews-Kelly-Ryan Professor of Biblical Studies at the Catholic University of America. A former president of the Catholic Biblical Association of America, he has published commentaries on Romans, 2 Corinthians, and Galatians, and has written books on New Testament Theology, New Testament Christology, and New Testament Ethics. Matera's previous works published by Liturgical Press include Galatians in the Sacra Pagina series and Strategies for Preaching Paul."

136 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[David Szatkowski · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is more for preachers than for biblical study. The focus of the author in this book (as opposed to other professional, Scriptural writing he's done) is to help other preach the Letter to the Romans. That said, his homilies on Romans are good and worth reading. The exegesis is helpful and the application to life excellent.

[Rosette Camilleri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even though this book is written as a help to ministers who preach Pauline writings, I found this book very medidative and helpful in understanding St.Paul's style of writing, the main themes of the Letter to the Romans and it's worth even in today's living. Matera has done a great job indeed. I recommend it to those who have Scripture at heart, especially St.Paul's teachings.