Connections: A Lectionary Commentary for Preaching and Worship: Year A, Volume 1, Advent through Epiphany

by Joel B. Green (editor), Thomas G. Long (Editor), Luke A. Powery (Editor)

Designed to empower preachers as they lead congregations to connect their lives to Scripture, Connections features a broad set of interpretive tools that provide commentary and worship aids on the Revised Common Lectionary.

This nine-volume series offers creative commentary on each reading in the three-year lectionary cycle by viewing that reading through the lens of its connections to the rest of Scripture and then seeing the reading through the lenses of culture, film, fiction, ethics, and other aspects of contemporary life. Commentaries on the Psalms make connections to the other readings and to the congregations experience of worship.

Connections is published in partnership with Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

353 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 17, 2019

About the author

Joel B. Green (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of New Testament interpretation and associate dean of the Center for Advanced Theological Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. Prior to moving to Fuller, he taught at Asbury Theological Seminary for ten years. He is editor-in-chief of the Journal of Theological Interpretation and has authored or edited numerous books, including the Dictionary of Scripture and Ethics.

Reviews

[Robert D. Cornwall · Rating 4 out of 5]

You can see my reviews of previous volumes. Strong and useful for lectionary preaching. Worth having in your collection.

[Steve Brock · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good commentary.

[Jon Anderson]

Old Testament readings for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany 2019/2020