The Cultural World of Jesus: Sunday by Sunday, Cycle C (Bestseller! the Cultural World of Jesus: Sunday by Sunday) [Paperback]

John J. Pilch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 5, 1997 | Series: Bestseller! the Cultural World of Jesus: Sunday by Sunday

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 a cross-cultural comparison with contemporary Western culture. With this background information, readers can make more fitting applications of the Scripture to modern life situations.

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"". . . an invaluable resource for preachers, and very interesting for anyone seeking deeper insight into the gospel." --Aim

"Homilists on the lookout for a fresher approach to interpreting the lectionary texts will enjoy this book." ---The Bible Today

"His reflections are engaging and often provide startling new insights." ---Church

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Liturgical Press; Cycle C edition (August 5, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814622887
• ISBN-13: 978-0814622889
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #325,704 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars most informative, March 9, 2007

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James Mauldin (Mt. Airy, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Cultural World of Jesus: Sunday by Sunday, Cycle C (Bestseller! the Cultural World of Jesus: Sunday by Sunday) (Paperback)

The book by Pilch provides those who not only fill the pulpits across this country but also all interested in the cultural world in which Jesus lived with a lot of pertinent information that sheds light on a lot of areas that have been "muddled" in the past.

Yes, I highly recommend this book.

James Mauldin

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Personal reflections on the Cultural World of Jesus, January 4, 2007

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Francis J. McIlmail "Frank McIlmail" (Rochester, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Cultural World of Jesus: Sunday by Sunday, Cycle C (Bestseller! the Cultural World of Jesus: Sunday by Sunday) (Paperback)

I am enjoying this book as it gives me insights I have never thought about the world Jesus lived in and how those cultural mores helped shape His person. Also, the insights offered about Mary, John the Baptist and others most appreciative. I read the Gospel of Luke with a fresh approach.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent RCIA tool, March 8, 2001

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NYJ (Atlantic Coast, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Cultural World of Jesus: Sunday by Sunday, Cycle C (Bestseller! the Cultural World of Jesus: Sunday by Sunday) (Paperback)

The Cultural World of Jesus is written as three books. Each book is based on the Catholic Latin Rite lectionary, with each book representing one year of Catholic teaching on the Gospels. These books contain essays on the gospel for each week, which puts everything in the perspective of the mediterranean culture. These books are very good for Catholics who wish to have a deeper understanding of the Gospels, and wish to have some reading material to help their weekly Scripture study. It is also an excellent resource for RCIA team members or potential converts, to gain a good insight into the Jesus' culture and consequently the direction of His teachings. I do not know how useful these books would be for someone who was not a Catholic however. The A,B, and C Cycle system is not a straight run-through of the Gospels, as each week in the Liturgical calendar has a specific and special meaning and consequently the Gospel story for that week corresponds. However, just for the cultural reflection itself these books are worth what you pay. In addition, John Pilch has a very light style of writing, and does not get caught up in theological jargon. Each week is represented by a two to four page essay, making scripture study very easy and enlightening.