Turning and Returning to God: Reflections on the Lectionary Texts for Lent
While the season of Lent often prompts introspection, the various biblical texts set for Lent call not for a turning inward, but a turning again to God with renewed trust and gratitude for the steadfast love and faithfulness of God. Jesus' death is the supreme example of the love of the God who...
| Published in: | Interpretation |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage Publ.
2010
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| In: |
Interpretation
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Volltext (lizenzpflichtig) |
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| Summary: | While the season of Lent often prompts introspection, the various biblical texts set for Lent call not for a turning inward, but a turning again to God with renewed trust and gratitude for the steadfast love and faithfulness of God. Jesus' death is the supreme example of the love of the God who has a steadfast commitment to deliver his people from captivity, whether captivity in Egypt, or captivity to sin and death. |
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| ISSN: | 2159-340X |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Interpretation
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/002096431006400102 |