Hear the Good News

<i>Hear the Good News</i> is a fine volume of worship services for this important week within the church year. The services are particularly significant because they are based on the premise that God's word scripture is dynamic and lively. Therefore the author has provided dramatic readings of the narratives as found in the synoptic gospels. In addition other portions of scripture are used as antiphonal hymns and liturgies. Brief introductions to the scripture passages are presented either for oral sharing or for use in the bulletin; the congregation is also given opportunity to participate in the proclamation of the scripture texts. This is a creative and prayerful worship series for Holy Week.<br><br><b>Howard Eshbaugh</b> is pastor of Glendale Presbyterian Church Cincinnati Ohio. He has also served at Florence Presbyterian Church Florence Pennsylvania and Hillcrest United Presbyterian Church Burgettstown Pennsylvania. His education has included Western Theological Seminary and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Pittsburgh; Duke University and Case Western Reserve where he received a Ph.D. in New Testament and Christian Origins. Dr. Eshbaugh describes his theological position as a <i>biblicist</i> one who <i>listens</i> to scripture. His book merely shows the liveliness of the word.