Literary Companion to the Lectionary [Paperback]

Mark Pryce (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2001

This beautiful book offers poems and literary pieces for Sundays and principal feasts throughout the liturgical year. Each selection relates to an aspect of the Scripture readings for the Eucharist in the Revised Common Lectionary, the Roman Catholic lectionary, and the Book of Common Prayer. Drawn from many centuries and many countries-including Britain, Ireland, North America, Africa, and Australia, these readings bridging literature and liturgy can prompt private prayer or public worship through imaginative engagement. A short note before each passage connects with an idea, image, or story found in one of the biblical readings or the seasonal theme. From Robert Herrick to Brendan Kennelly, from Christina Rossetti to Emily Dickinson, from Dante to Monica Furlong, the poets, novelists, and playwrights gathered here bring an added dimension that graces the life of the church.

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About the Author

Mark Pryce is Fellow and Dean of Chapel at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. He was worked as a parish priest in the Midlands of England, and his teaching and preaching ministry has included assignments in India, Australia, and the United States.

Product Details

• Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: Fortress Press; 1st Fortress Press ed edition (December 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800634640
• ISBN-13: 978-0800634643
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,399,542 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)