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Walter Brueggemann, arguably America s leading Old Testament
scholar and theologian, takes us on a wild ride through the poetic
prophecy of the Hebrew Scripture, identifying cultural contexts,
putting a framework to Israel s history, and, most significantly
and times challengingly drawing connections between Israel s
sociological, economic and spiritual status and that of America
today. What was the message of these remarkable poet-prophets in
their own time and place? What is their message for us today? Who
are today s prophetic voices? How has the contemporary church been
coopted by culture? What steps can we take to reclaim the prophetic
message of distributive justice, nonviolence, loss and hope? And
what is "your" role in bringing God s perspective to today s
society? Each of the six sessions begins with a 10-15 minute video
presentation by Walter Brueggemann, followed by filmed interaction
with a diverse small group. This "Participant s Workbook" then
helps your own local small group join the conversation. It includes
all study materials needed by participants an those who lead. Each
participant will need one copy. SOLD SEPARETLY. Embracing the
Prophets in Contemporary Culture DVD."
A celebration of men's voices in prayer—through the ages from
many faiths, cultures and traditions. "If men like us don't pray,
where will emerging generations get a window into the soul of a
good man, an image of the kind of man they can aspire to be—or be
with—when they grow up? If men don’t pray, who will model for
them the practices of soul care—of gratitude, confession,
compassion, humility, petition, repentance, grief, faith, hope and
love? If men don’t pray, what will men become, and what will
become of our world and our future?" —from the Introduction by
Brian D. McLaren This collection celebrates the profound variety of
ways men around the world have called out to the Divine—with
words of joy, praise, gratitude, wonder, petition and even
anger—from the ancient world up to our own day. The prayers come
from a broad spectrum of spiritual traditions—both East and
West—including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
and more. Together they provide an eloquent expression of men’s
inner lives, and of the practical, mysterious, painful and joyous
endeavor that prayer is. Men Pray will challenge your preconceived
ideas about prayer. It will inspire you to explore new ways of
prayerful expression and new possibilities for your own spiritual
journey. This is a book to treasure and to share. Includes prayers
from: Marcus Aurelius • Daniel Berrigan • Rebbe Nachman of
Breslov • Walter Brueggemann • Bernard of Clairvaux • St.
Francis of Assisi • Robert Frost • George Herbert • Gerard
Manley Hopkins • St. Ignatius Loyola • Fr. Thomas Keating •
Thomas à Kempis • Chief Yellow Lark • Brother Lawrence
• C. S. Lewis • Ted Loder • Nelson Mandela • General
Douglas MacArthur • Thomas Merton • D. L. Moody • John Henry
Newman • John Philip Newell • John O’Donohue • Rumi •
Rabindranath • Tagore • Walt Whitman • many others
This revised edition of "The Bible Makes Sense is a unique how-to
book about the Bible. Brueggemann proposes that Christians should
approach the Bible not as a collection of ancient documents, but as
our partner in an ongoing dialog about our life here and now. This
book explains how to enter into this dialog, how to listen, and how
to respond. More than simply introducing readers to major themes,
the author reveals an engaging biblical understanding of the world
that leads to a life of joy, wholeness, and peace. Suggestions for
reflection, discussion, and meditation on particular passages
provide outlines for group study and for the individual reader's
own prayerful Bible reading.
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