NSBT: Five Festal Garments Christian interpretation and laymen in teaching and

and laymen in teaching and reading the Old Testament

Since its initial publication in 2001 its integrated approach has helped more than 80

and hearing the prophetic word in challenging times

present and future of humanity

Paul's epistle to the Romans has been influential at critical moments in church history: The conversion of Augustine in the early church

NSBT: Five Festal Garments Christian interpretation and laymen in teaching andThese five Old Testament books, traditionally known simply as "the Scrolls," are among the most neglected parts of the Christian Bible. In Judaism, the Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes and Esther were eventually adopted as lectionary readings for five of the major festivals. In Christian tradition, however, no consensus has emerged about their proper use. Each book presents particular difficulties with regard to how it relates to the