Uncommon Lectionary

Uncommon Lectionary

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An Uncommon Lectionary
A Companion to Common Lectionaries

John Beverley Butcher

Description

For the first time ever, the revolutionary Uncommon Lectionary provides readings from gospels outside the New Testament—Thomas, Peter, Mary (Magdalene), the Sayings Gospel Q—and from other early church documents such as the Didache, the Secret Book of James, and the Odes of Solomon. Designed to complement and supplement common lectionaries, it will help priests, pastors, and liturgical leaders introduce modern listeners to the message of Jesus as it was understood and experienced in all its variety by his earliest followers.

Includes the full texts of readings, Introduction, notes and commentary, a table of moveable days, a chart of readings, extended glossary of texts and terms, and an index of scripture. Click the Resources tab (above) to access the texts online.

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Publisher: Polebridge Press

Publication date: 2002

ISBN: 978-0-944344-91-0

Number of pages: 264

Format: Paperback

Subject:
Gospels
Reference
Spirituality

An Uncommon Lectionary is a much needed resource for preachers who want to and dare to expand the traditional canon. … The full texts are included in a marvelously fresh translation. I hope many people use it.” — Howard Rice, San Francisco Theological Seminary, emeritus

“It may sound oxymoronic to claim that a lectionary could be original, but this one truly shatters the mold.” —Publishers Weekly

Vanderbilt Divinity Library provides the current liturgical calendar for the Revised Common Lectionary.

Scripture Readings for the Uncommon Lectionary:
Pre-Christmas Readings
Christmas Season
Epiphany Readings
Lent Readings

*We are adding more readings gradually. Thank you for your patience, and check back again for updates.