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Feasting on the Word: Year A, Volume 1: Advent through Transfiguration Hardcover – July 13, 2010

by David L. Bartlett (Editor), Barbara Brown Taylor (Editor)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 105 ratings
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With the twelve-volume series Feasting on the Word, Westminster John Knox Press offers one of the most extensive and well-respected resources for preaching on the market today. When complete, the twelve volumes will cover all of the Sundays in the three-year lectionary cycle, along with moveable occasions.

The page layout is truly unique. For each lectionary text, preachers will find brief essaysÂâ€"one each on the exegetical, theological, pastoral, and homiletical challenges of the text. Each volume will also contain an index of biblical passages so that nonlectionary preachers may make use of its contents.

The printed volumes for Ordinary Time include the complementary stream during Year A, the complementary stream during the first half of Year B, the semicontinuous stream during the second half of Year B, and the semicontinuous stream during Year C. Beginning with the season after Pentecost in Year C, the alternate lections for Ordinary Time not in the print volumes will be available online at feastingontheword.net.

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"Wonderfully organized and intelligently shaped, these reflections on Scripture are sure to be a valuable aid for those in ministry." Stanley Hauerwas, Gilbert T. Rowe Professor of Theological Ethics, Duke University Divinity School

"David Bartlett and Barbara Brown Taylor are to be congratulated for creating a unique and remarkable commentary that stands head and shoulders above the rest." The Living Church

"The most ecumenical and comprehensive of the lectionary commentaries." Thomas G. Long, Bandy Professor of Preaching, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta

"A monumental contribution. These substantial and beautifully produced volumes address the reader with all the gravitas and grace that preaching deserves (and requires). Feasting on the Word will richly repay your investment." The Christian Century

About the Author

David L. Bartlett is Professor of New Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. He is the author of What's Good about This News: Preaching the Gospel from Galatians and coeditor of the Westminster Bible Companion series.

Barbara Brown Taylor is Harry R. Butman Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Piedmont College in Piedmont, Georgia and Adjunct Professor of Christian Spirituality at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. She is the author of many books, including An Altar in the World. She is an at-large editor for The Christian Century and a sometime commentator on Georgia Public Radio.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Westminster John Knox Press; First Edition (July 13, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0664231047
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0664231040
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.33 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 1.25 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent resource
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2010
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I have been using Feasting on the Word for a little over a year now. They are an absolutely excellent preaching resource. The exegetical section is especially helpful for those weeks that don't seem to have enough time in them (hello Christmas!). The pastoral section is great for me to read and the theological and homiletical sections are useful for sermon starters. I often find just the nugget I need to get me started on my sermon, and have had several people tell me that my preaching material has been really good in the past year...in other words, since I started using this series. The only thing not as good in the Year A book so far is that the dates are not included, like they were for Year C (i.e., they included the range of dates that, say, Proper 17 would fall under). Worth every penny!!!
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MMD
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
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I find Feasting on the Word to be a must-have for modern preaching and education. I appreciate that the writers go through categorically to examine the texts theologically, pastorally, exegetically, and homiletically. Thorough and fresh perspectives.
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Indiana Sowle
5.0 out of 5 stars A feast indeed!
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2014
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This is an excellent aid for preparing sermons based on the lectionary text. Even though there are no sample sermons, this is the first place I go to get my bearings on the text. Each of the lectionary texts are examined from four perspectives by experts in their field: theological, pastoral, homiletical, and exegetical. Feasting on the Word is a multi volume set that covers the church year for each of the three lectionary cycles. Thankfully they are available on kindle for a reduced price. And yes, these volumes are a feast!
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David C. Schroeder
5.0 out of 5 stars Like 4 books in 1
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2016
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A very helpful resource for those who use the lectionary in their weekly church services. I love that each passage is broken into theological perspective, pastoral perspective, exegetical perspective and homiletical perspectives. Having each perspective side by side discussing the passage for the week is very helpful and like having 4 books in one (which helps justify the price a bit as well.) This is the first Feasting on The Word I have bought but I will definitely be buying future editions.
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CheryllAK
5.0 out of 5 stars good resouce
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2013
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The Feasting on the Word are excellent resources for pastors---Theology, Pastoral, Exegetical and Homiletic viewpoints are covered usually offering new insights and from varying perspectives which I appreciate. It would be helpful to have the material organized differently rather than hopping from one page to another to the appropriate column just to read each category. I hope that each book is offered on Kindle---more are being offered and it is wonderful to read it on the ipad. Thank you!
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4.0 out of 5 stars I find this collection of Feasting on the Word a ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2017
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I find this collection of Feasting on the Word a solid reference for sermon writing. I always find something new to intrigue me as well as something solid and true to support the ideas that are forming as I ponder.
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These are in great condition. Well worth the price. I am extremely happy with them. Thank you so much.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lectionary resource
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2017
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This is one of a series of books on the lectionary readings for pastors and others involved in leading worship. Not for the casual reader, it is a complex analysis of the readings for each Sunday in the Christian year. This particular book is for year A, Advent through Epiphany.
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RevLS
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Preaching Commentary
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2017
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There aren't many really good preaching commentaries out there - but this is one of them. Each Sunday each readings from the RCL is looked at from four different perspectives - Theological, Pastoral, Exegetical and Homiletical. Each essay is around 700 words, and individually and together provide inspiration for preaching.

Minor niggle is that either the continuous or related OT reading is treated, not both, although additional Essays are available on line (for a fee). I anticipate purchasing the entire set over time. They are not cheap, but a worthwhile investment for the next ten years of more of preaching ministry.
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Don Sellsted
5.0 out of 5 stars An truly valuable work
Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2013
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With the input of several writers for each week, there are several 'tones' being heard for our scriptural consideration. I read it each week before starting my weekly sermon preparations, regardless of how or if I use it for that week.
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KC
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for sermon preparation
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2020
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Excellent resource for preparing sermons. Provides you with four different perspectives on each reading in the lectionary (principal service). Not cheap, but worth the investment.
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JO-ANNE
5.0 out of 5 stars Asset to have in preparing Reflections for worship
Reviewed in Canada on December 16, 2013
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well worth it for assistance in Reflections in worship. Accessible as kindle addition for my computers and android phones Amen
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ggn
4.0 out of 5 stars preaching resource
Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2014
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Very helpful to have four takes on the readings; theological, pastoral, exegetical and homiletic. The contributors are thoughtful and bring good insights to each passage. The only frustration i have is that the four takes are displayed in vertical columns meaning you are constantly flipping pages to read each commentator. other wise I would have given it 5 stars.
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