Let the Scriptures Speak: Reflections on the Sunday Readings, Year B By Dennis Hamm
Let the scriptures speakl bible verse helps preachers and worshipers discover the meaning of the Scriptures today in Let the Scriptures Speak The commentaries of Let the Scriptures Speak first appeared as a popular weekly column in America Hamm offers an approach that differs from other commentaries by focusing on three dimensions of the readings original context First he considers the full document from which a particular Lectionary selection is taken Second Hamm examines the background in the Hebrew Bible that the authors presume on the part of their readers Third he considers the historical setting and adds to the understanding of the reading Rather than reflecting on all three readings Hamm cites each but only reflects on the one whose message he develops Knowing that no one can write another s homilies or pray their prayers Hamm sheds light on the Sunday readings in order to help others preach and pray Let the Scriptures Speak Reflections on the Sunday Readings Year BDennis Hamm SJ PhD St Louis University is professor of New Testament and Graff Chair in Catholic Theological Studies at Creighton University in Omaha Nebraska where he has taught Scripture for over thirty five years He is the author of several books and numerous articles:
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Realizing that the toughest challenge facing most people at Mass is to hear the Sunday readings afresh and with understanding Dennis Hamm S.J.
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