A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church Year C - Print

A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church Year C

By Wilda C Gafney

An innovative lectionary featuring women’s stories, fresh translations, and insightful commentary for Year C of the church calendar.

• A unique lectionary highlighting the stories of women in the Bible.
• Fresh translations and commentary by a renowned womanist biblical scholar.
• Focuses especially on the Gospel of Luke.
• Designed for use in liturgical worship or personal study.
• Offers inclusive and thought-provoking perspectives on scripture.
• Empowers preachers and worship planners with new insights on women in the Bible.
• Offers reflections that address contemporary gender and social issues.
• Perfect for pastors and scholars seeking a feminist interpretation of scripture.
• Accessible for both individual devotional use and community worship.
• Thoughtful commentary that connects ancient scripture with modern-day life.

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Soft cover 400pp
2.5cm H x 22.6cm L x 15.2ms W (0.54 kgs)
ISBN 9781640655720
Church Publishing (2024)

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An innovative lectionary highlighting women's stories with fresh translations and insightful commentary, perfect for liturgical use or personal study.

The final instalment in the critically acclaimed lectionary series that focuses on women’s stories.

In this third volume of a three-volume lectionary, widely praised womanist bible scholar and priest Wilda Gafney selects scripture readings that emphasize women’s stories.

Focusing especially on the Gospel of Luke, Year C of A Women’s Lectionary features Gafney’s fresh, inclusive, and thought-provoking translations of every reading, alongside commentary on each reading.

Designed for liturgical use or scriptural study, this resource offers a new perspective on the Bible and the liturgical year.

“In this marvellous final addition, Dr. Gafney gives our Bible back to us, overflowing with fascinating characters, a God worth believing in, and guidance to carry her wisdom into the pulpit.” The Rev. Winnie Varghese