Description
The fifty-six essays in this book present cultural reflections on the gospel reading assigned for each Sunday in Cycle C of the Roman Lectionary. Each essay highlights aspects of the first-century| Eastern Mediterranean cultural world in which Jesus lived and suggests across-cultural comparison with contemporary Western culture. With this background information| readers can make more fitting applications of the Scripture to modern life situations. Used as an aid in preaching| Lectionary-based catechesis| Scripture study| or for the interest and knowledge it brings| The Cultural World of Jesus will add form and substance to your understanding of the Word that dwelt among us