An Examined Faith: The Grace of Self-Doubt (Warfield Lectures; 2000warfield Lectures; 2000)

This beautiful book offers poems and literary pieces for Sundays and principal feasts throughout the liturgical year. Each selection relates to an aspect of the Scripture readings for the Eucharist in the Revised Common Lectionary the Roman Catholic lectionary and the Book of Common Prayer. Drawn from many centuries and many countries-including Britain Ireland North America Africa and Australia these readings bridging literature and liturgy can prompt private prayer or public worship through imaginative engagement. A short note before each passage connects with an idea image or story found in one of the biblical readings or the seasonal theme. From Robert Herrick to Brendan Kennelly from Christina Rossetti to Emily Dickinson from Dante to Monica Furlong the poets novelists and playwrights gathered here bring an added dimension that graces the life of the church.