Conversations with Scripture suggests that the politics of

suggests that the politics of our liturgical tradition is the ground from which we can engage in the justice work that our world needs

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grace can redeem

and the down to earth and the holy

recognizing these assets as gifts for ministry with their wider community

Conversations with Scripture suggests that the politics ofThis book invites readers to enter the narrative world and the historical context of Matthews gospel to encounter Jesus Christ in his mighty works and words. Focusing on particular social and theological issues, such as eschatology and Jewish Christian conflict, it shows how Matthew used Jesus stories and teachings to instruct and sustain his racially mixed church to meet the severe challenges posed by Pharisaic opposition, Roman suspicion and