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A Symphony of New Testament Hymns

Commentary on Philippians 2:5-11 ...

By: Robert J. Karris

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A Symphony of New Testament Hymns

Commentary on Philippians 2:5-11 ...

By: Robert J. Karris

A Symphony of New Testament Hymns opens a window of insight into familiar Scripture passages - poetic passages that were later often set to music. By showing that the composers of some of these traditional New Testament, pre-60 C.E. hymns intentionally created passages that are lyrical or hymnic within the prose, this work presents the sometimes hidden depth behind their construction and meaning. Inspired by Roy Harris' Folksong Symphony, Father Karris arranges his treatment of Philippians 2:6-11, Colossians 1:15-20, Ephesians 2:14-16, Timothy 3:16, 2 Timothy 2:11-13, Titus 3:4-7, and 1 Peter 3:18-22 in a way that faith-fully addresses today's spiritual concerns, such as spirituality, ecology, reconciliation, baptism, and angels. The first book in English in thirty years to study New Testament hymns, A Symphony of New Testament Hymns brings readers greater enjoyment of these lesser-known Pauline hymns and a deepening of faith. Father Karris contends we have much to learn from what these songs proclaimed about Jesus at a time when the four gospels hadn't been published. The first chapters, Beginnings" and "Background," address the nature of hymns. Subsequent chapters contain a translation and analysis of the above texts, a study of contexts, key concepts and images, suggestions for reflection on the contemporary significance of the hymn, and an annotated bibliography. The concluding chapter offers a retrospective look at the many Christological themes reflected in the texts. Viewing Paul's letters and the common New Testament introduction topics from a refreshingly unique perspective, A Symphony of New Testament Hymns is especially appropriate for students and professors of the New Testament. Those looking for biblical spirituality, liturgists and musicians looking for new texts to set, and those in catechetical work - especially those involved in the RCIA - will also benefit from Father Karris' distinctive look at how the earliest Christians lyrically proclaimed Jesus Christ as Lord. Robert J. Karris, OFM, taught New Testament for sixteen years at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He is a veteran author, known primarily for his studies on Luke. He holds a ThD from Harvard University.

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Liturgical Press

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0814624251

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Luke: Artist and Theologian

Luke's Passion Account as Literature

By: Robert J. Karris

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Luke: Artist and Theologian

Luke's Passion Account as Literature

By: Robert J. Karris

The Bible is literature as well as a sacred text. For this reason, the application of contemporary methods of literary criticism to the study of Scripture can yield rich benefits. Robert Karris' examination of Luke's Passion account exemplifies this approach. Karris argues that Luke reveals his theology through his artistry, particularly in the themes he chooses to develop and the means by which he does so. These themes provide Karris with an important insight into two questions: Why, in Luke's understanding, was Jesus crucified, and what was the significance of that death? Faithfulness is one more important theme Karris discovers in Luke's Gospel. Luke's Jesus portrays God as endlessly faithful, forgiving, and merciful, even to those unfaithful to him. Justice also surfaces as a clear theme in Luke. Jesus associated with outcasts and preached justice toward victims of his day. When the religious leaders of that time apposed this life-style of justice, Jesus assumed the role of the suffering righteous one. The author concludes by examining Luke's interest in the eating habits of Jesus. By no accident was Jesus slandered as a drunkard and glutton. Hies practice of eating with the unrighteous asserted that the seats at God's banquet table were reserved for the outcasts and the sinners. Karris's study shows that Luke saw the reason for Jesus's death to be rooted in the reason for his life. His conclusions will have value for both the student of Scripture and the individual or group interested in the issues of justice and society.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1606084534

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9781606084533

Invitation to the Gospels

By: Senior, Donald,Achtemeier, Paul J.,Karris, Robert J.,MacRae, George W.,Harrington, Daniel J.

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Invitation to the Gospels

By: Senior, Donald,Achtemeier, Paul J.,Karris, Robert J.,MacRae, George W.,Harrington, Daniel J.

Commentary on each of the Gospels by four eminent biblical scholars.

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Paulist Press

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1587683407

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9781587683404

Eating Your Way Through Luke's Gospel

By: Robert J. Karris

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Eating Your Way Through Luke's Gospel

By: Robert J. Karris

Robert Karris spreads before us a delightful feast of information about food themes in the Gospel of Luke. In a lively style of writing, Karris describes the food and drink popular in Jesus' day, eucharistic implications, and the social roles Jesus assumes in relation to food.

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081462121X

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Cardinal Hugh of St. Cher's Commentary on Jesus' Parable of Dives and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)

By: Robert J. Karris

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Cardinal Hugh of St. Cher's Commentary on Jesus' Parable of Dives and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)

By: Robert J. Karris

Cardinal Hugh of St. Cher was a water walker. He was learned in both law and theology. His leadership skills were so outstanding that he quickly became a major superior in his Dominican Order. Having gotten word of Hugh’s talents, the pope made him a cardinal. The famed artist Fra Angelico placed Hugh in a crucifixion scene with the words “biblical interpreter” above his head. These words beautifully sum up what he was to generation after generation of biblical scholars and preachers till the sixteenth century. The Franciscan Cardinal St. Bonaventure (d. 1274) generously copied from Hugh’s Commentary on Luke without attribution. So did the Dominican Bishop St. Albert the Great (d. 1280). Producers of homily aids in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries filled their pages with nuggets from Hugh. What will you like about Hugh? First, he’s not in an ivory tower. He calls out his fellow prelates for being more interested in gold than in sharing God’s mercy with sinners and the poor. Second, he knows how to preach the text, breaking it down into memorable soundbites. Third, he knows and creatively adapts the Scriptures and tradition. Reading his commentary on Dives and Lazarus will not only activate your mind and warm your heart. Would you be surprised if it also were to trouble your conscience?

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1666714771

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Galatians and Romans

Volume 6

By: Robert J. Karris

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Galatians and Romans

Volume 6

By: Robert J. Karris

In his thorough, yet concise commentary on Galatians and Romans, Robert Karris, O.F.M. encourages his readers to take a head on approach to reading and interpreting the biblical text. He discusses form and purpose, message, and basic outline to help readers understand Galatians and Romans. With his section-by-section commentary, Karris offers readers of all backgrounds further opportunity to study and reflect on the books of Galatians and Romans. Robert Karris, OFM, ThD, is head of research at The Franciscan Institute of St. Bonaventure University and is past president of the Catholic Biblical Association. He is the author of Jesus and the Marginalized in John's Gospel, and Symphony of New Testament Hymns published by Liturgical Press.

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Liturgical Press

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081464760X

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9780814647608

Workbook for Lectors and Gospel Readers 2002 RNAB

By: Aelred Robert Rosser

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Workbook for Lectors and Gospel Readers 2002 RNAB

By: Aelred Robert Rosser

For parishes that use the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, approved for use in the dioceses of Canada, LTP offers this Canadian version of its Workbook, published jointly with the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. In this edition, the commentaries, tools and features of the U.S. edition have been tailored to the translation and readings found in the lectionary for Canada.

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1568543727

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Eating Your Way Through Luke's Gospel

By: Robert J. Karris

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By: Robert J. Karris

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Book's by Robert J. Karris

A Symphony of New Testament Hymns

A Symphony of New Testament Hymns

Luke: Artist and Theologian

Luke: Artist and Theologian

Invitation to the Gospels

Invitation to the Gospels

Eating Your Way Through Luke's Gospel

Eating Your Way Through Luke's Gospel

Cardinal Hugh of St. Cher's Commentary on Jesus' Parable of Dives and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)

Cardinal Hugh of St. Cher's Commentary on Jesus' Parable of Dives and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)

Galatians and Romans

Galatians and Romans

Workbook for Lectors and Gospel Readers 2002 RNAB

Workbook for Lectors and Gospel Readers 2002 RNAB

Eating Your Way Through Luke's Gospel

Eating Your Way Through Luke's Gospel

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