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The Synoptic Gospels: A Journey Into the Kingdom Volume II by Edward L. Bleynat, Jr. |
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By the grace of God, from era to era and frequently just as the need itself seems to bubble to the surface of our consciousness, there has always emerged a scholar/writer who can juxtapose with exquisite carefulness what we have received by tradition with what we are receiving by proximity. . . . Edward L. Bleynat, Jr. is such a writer/scholar for our time; and The Synoptic Gospels: A Journey Into the Kingdom is such a book. Let us all—Protestant, Catholic, or Anglican—be grateful. —Phyllis Tickle, best-selling author and The Synoptic Gospels: A Journey Into the Kingdom is a remarkable achievement. Based on a profound knowledge of the Bible and a critical study of recent New Testament scholarship, Edward Bleynat has given us a portrait of Jesus, his life and mission, that is fresh, instructive, and inspiring. —J. Rufus Fears, David Ross Boyd Professor of Classics “Ed Bleynat’s book series, The Synoptic Gospels: A Journey Into the Kingdom reflects a biblically based understanding of the God who loves all people, regardless of how or where they worship, and whose Spirit is available to all. It is a view of God that resonates in many ways with what I have believed as an active church member, educator, and basketball coach.” —Dean E. Smith, Member of Binkley Baptist Church, Chapel Hill North Carolina; “This book should be mandatory reading for every first-year seminary and Bible college student.” —The Rev. Ingram Parmley, Retired Rector, St. James “This book is presented within the framework of one wishing to be biblically instructive and informative to teachers, preachers, and all laity. Bleynat, a powerful and extremely gifted New Testament lay scholar, wishes to suggest the possibility of straightforward biblical education and study that, though conversational and actually fun to read, is firmly founded upon the most recent and the most academically sound scholarship. “Bleynat beautifully bridges the gap between the exegete and the parishioner and practitioner. He reminds his readers that Jesus was a person with a history. Jesus wrestled with matters that were passionately important in his own time and community. Just as we continue to do today. “Such a work crafted in and from our own Diocese of Western North Carolina at this time is like the cavalry rushing to the rescue of a tired and confused church.” —The Rev. Canon Eugene C. McDowell, Canon Theologian, “This is a marvelous work. I don’t know when I have picked up a book that was written so well and with such a breadth of sources. I couldn’t put it down. This is certainly wonderful for individuals or small groups as mentioned in the notes about it, but I think it should be required reading for all educators. This volume will be followed by four more until the entire timeline of the Synoptics is covered. I can’t wait! Tell people about this valuable resource.” —Flower Ross, M.R.E.; Retired Professor, Seabury-Western “Ed Bleynat’s The Synoptic Gospels is splendid. What a great job of research and writing. With this book, Ed has provided a sound, reasoned, well-researched, and very readable alternative approach to biblical study, which all people of faith should really appreciate. It is the approach I was taught as a child and the only one that has ever made any sense to me. “The Synoptic Gospels is an excellent resource for Christian education. I would strongly recommend this book to those in charge of Christian Education.” —Hon. James G. Exum, Jr., Chief Justice of the “I am thankful for this scholarly book, The Synoptic Gospels: A Journey Into the Kingdom. Volume I: From Bethlehem to the River Jordan. I am greatly impressed with Ed Bleynat’s studious scrutiny of the Gospels: Mark, Matthew, and Luke. “His examination of how each of the Gospels was developed, with reference to the historical times and the prophecies of the Old Testament, was quite illuminating, giving the reader a better understanding of the human condition as never-changing, with lessons to be learned by us today in our responsibilities to God and to one another.” —John Edward Gray, Colonel, U.S. Army Retired, “This is a most helpful Christian education resource: a study guide and commentary about the synoptic Gospels that promotes and supports biblical study and spiritual growth in a way that compels group discussion and personal discovery of the meaning and value that the synoptic Gospels, and the story of Jesus, continue to have in our lives today.” —From the Foreword to Volume I by The Rt. Rev. Robert H. Johnson, “Ed has researched and compiled an amazing amount; I am quite impressed with his knowledge and application. Every aspect of this book is consistent with strands of credible contemporary New Testament scholarship. This book is a good resource for a layman wishing to learn more.” —The Rev. O.C. Edwards, Jr., Professor Emeritus, “Volume I of The Synoptic Gospels: A Journey Into the Kingdom speaks strongly to the concerns and questions of the laity. It is not an exercise in esoteric reflection, but is written in response to what concerns the people in the pews.” —The Rev. John A. Morton, Rector, St. John in the |
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