Author Description
There has been an ongoing demand for a Gospel Book for use in church, which has increased with the widespread adoption of Common Worship in the Church of England, alongside the ever-increasing use of the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. The format chosen for the Gospel Book is the same as that used for OUP's Desk Edition of the Common Worship Lectionary, and the book will be bound in red calfskin to match the latest Pew Edition of the Lectionary. The text is set in a single column format that is easy to read. The readings are not broken up according to the Lectionary but provide the complete text, in order that this book may be used with any lectionary.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume addresses the practical requirement for a dedicated, high-quality Gospel book suitable for liturgical use within Anglican and broader ecumenical church settings. The text provides the complete Gospel narratives from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV), organized to function independently of specific lectionary cycles. By utilizing a single-column layout and durable materials, the publication serves as a functional tool for clergy and liturgical readers during public worship.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- The complete text of the four Gospels from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV).
- A single-column, large-format layout designed for public reading.
- High-quality physical construction, including red calfskin binding.
Scope Limits
- This volume does not include the full Old or New Testament, focusing exclusively on the Gospels.
- The text is not segmented by specific lectionary dates or liturgical calendars.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Clergy and liturgical planners frequently identify this edition as a standard resource for formal church services due to its readability and physical durability. Experts note that its independence from specific lectionary systems makes it a versatile tool for various denominational practices.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
2003-01-02
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191000159
ISBN-13:
9780191000157
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