The Roman Catholic Lectionary and the Bible: Analysis, Conclusions, Suggested Alternatives
Ebook
The bishops attending the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) decreed that the treasures of the Bible were to be opened for Roman Catholics by presenting a larger part of the Bible over three years. The first one-volume Lectionary, a collection of biblical texts appointed for worship on given days--what ultimately became four volumes plus a supplement in English--was published in Latin on September 30, 1970. The result of people seeing four volumes consisting of more pages than most Bibles was the erroneous thinking that they heard (read) the whole Bible every three years! The Lectionary edits the Bible. Biblical topics offensive to modern readers are omitted. Powerful biblical women are ignored. Biblical prophetic books are chopped by piecing together verses. There is no application of modern biblical analysis. The biblical passages presented in the Lectionary have been chosen to fit the liturgical year, even though the liturgical year did not exist when the Bible was written! The purpose of this book is to present some sobering statistics about the biblical texts found (and not found) in the Roman Catholic Lectionary, reach conclusions about them, and suggest alternate biblical texts for use in the Lectionary.
“Mark Boyer offers some very useful stats about the biblical text used in the Roman Catholic Lectionary. Additionally, he suggests possible alternative readings for inclusion in this Lectionary.”
—Pauline Nugent, professor emerita of classics, Missouri State University
“Mark Boyer has produced a welcome analysis of the Roman Catholic Lectionary that both critiques and supplements that tool for those who wish to amplify their sermons, provide wider context to Bible study, or simply need a further aid in working through the biblical text throughout the year. Taken together, the Lectionary and Boyer’s volume provide more complete coverage and an opportunity to expand personal and group study.”
—Victor H. Matthews, professor emeritus of religious studies, Missouri State University
“Nearly sixty-one years after the liturgical renewal began, we now have a book that is honest about the Bible and how it is used in liturgy. As a preacher and teacher, I have struggled to connect biblical texts to their liturgical use, and so this book makes a significant contribution to making full use of the Bible in the church, both in liturgy and continuing Bible studies in parishes.”
—Vernon Meyer, adjunct professor of theology, Grand Canyon University
“Noting the Lectionary’s omission of large portions of the Bible, Mark Boyer proposes an alternative series of passages. Individuals wishing to read all the books of the Bible during designated seasons over a course of several years will find his work useful.”
—Paul Turner, pastor, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
“Once again, Mark Boyer has turned his attention to a book that I deal with every day as a priest, but have never given much thought to taking apart and examining its construction—the Roman Catholic Lectionary! It is interesting to have at my fingertips facts about what pieces of the Scriptures we read in our yearly cycles, and which books get left out! Even more intriguing is the question of, ‘Why?’ Agree with his theories or not, the author always makes me think, which is why I often pick up copies of his works.”
—John Friedel, pastor and certified campus minster, Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
- Title: The Roman Catholic Lectionary and the Bible: Analysis, Conclusions, Suggested Alternatives
- Author: Mark G. Boyer
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Print Publication Date: 2024
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9798385219353, 9798385219339, 9798385219346
- Resource ID: LLS:9798385219353
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-10-05T20:40:55Z