Gospels and Christian Life in History and Practice

Richard Valantasis is co-director of the Institute for Contemplative Living in Santa Fe, New Mexico and on leave as professor of ascetical theology and Christian practice and director of the Anglican Studies Program at the Candler School of Theology, Emory University. He is an ordained Episcopal priest. Douglas K. Bleyle is co-director of the Institute for Contemplative Living in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He earned his M.Div. at Iliff School of Theology in Denver and his Th.M. from Candler School of Theology, Emory University. He is an aspirant to holy orders in the Episcopal Church. Dennis C. Haugh is adjunct professor at the Iliff School of Theology and a Ph.D. candidate in the joint Iliff-University of Denver doctoral program. He is a Roman Catholic lay person with extensive experience in the areas of adult faith formation.

• IntroductionChapter 1: Portal to the Gospel of MarkChapter 2: The Gospel of MarkChapter 3: Portal to the Gospel of MatthewChapter 4: The Gospel of MatthewChapter 5: Portal to the Gospel of Luke and Acts of the ApostlesChapter 6: The Gospel of Luke and Acts of the ApostlesChapter 7: Portal to the Gospel of JohnChapter 8: The Gospel of JohnChapter 9: A Theological Conclusion

This is a creative and engaging book, highly recommended for students for whom the Greco-Roman context of the gospels will come alive with exquisite detail. Full of information, but written in an accessible style with story-telling flair, the book will inspire readers to imagine the wider world that gave rise to the gospels as well as the worlds they are capable of evoking.