This book addresses controversial issues in contemporary church life using liturgical commentary, homiletical illustration, and theological reflection. Issues examined include: gender and sexuality, relation of lay and ordained ministries, the relation of biblical Israel and the modern state, the differences between the Hebrew Scriptures and the Old Testament, the need for careful expository preaching, and deference to tradition as well as openness to new ways. The focus here is on the Episcopal Church in America, yet the examples and pleadings have relevance to the wider Christian community.
- ISBN10 076184418X
- ISBN13 9780761844181
- Publish Date 16 July 2009 (first published 1 January 2009)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint University Press of America
- Format Paperback
- Pages 100
- Language English