Reading the Sermon on the Mount

Reading the Sermon on the MountThe Sermon on the Mount is one of the most familiar passages in the New Testament. In this concise and clearly written introduction to and commentary on the Sermon, Charles Talbert pays particular attention to its role in character formation and ethical decision making. After introductory chapters on reading the Sermon on the Mount, the book offers a section by section commentary. Talbert points out structural highlights, provides illuminating cross

pneumatology

he proposes a post-critical paradigm shift that recenters study around God

offers an exposition of the book that interacts with major commentaries and recent studies

rooted in the conversion stories of the Bible

empowering Christians to live faithfully as God's people in whatever circumstances they find themselves

Richard Schultz

" informing one's ethical choices

The series editors are Timothy C

the cross and the resurrection

This readable survey on the history of missions tells the story of pivotal turning points in the expansion of Christianity

Each reading includes a brief introduction to the text

Beale leads readers through all aspects of Colossians and Philemon--sociological