Following Christ: Models of Discipleship in the New Testament

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Rowman & Littlefield, 1999 - 181 páginas
Discipleship is how the life, example, and teachings of Jesus touch our lives at the practical level. The Synoptic traditions, John, and Paul portray discipleship in ways that are distinct, yet complementary. Following Christ looks at the different ways in which the New Testament deals with discipleship from the earliest writings of St. Paul through the Gospels and up to the Book of Revelation. Following Christ walks you through these models, pointing out the diverse and uniquely personal paths that have been walked before. Accessible New Testament scholarship that speaks to the basic vocation of Christian discipleship. Following Christ is ideal for vocation directors, New Testament scholars, pastors, spiritual directors, study groups, and anyone who wants to see how people in the New Testament responded to Jesus call.
 

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Conversion and Commitment The Religious Experience of Paul
1
What Happened on the Road to Damascus?
4
Pauls Appeal to Experience
11
Experience and Tradition
17
Reflections
20
Taking Up the Cross The Way of Discipleship in Mark
23
The Twelve Disciples
25
The Way of Discipleship
30
The Vine and the Branches Jesus and His Disciples in the Fourth Gospel
95
I Am the Vine You Are the Branches
98
I Am the Bread of Life
104
I Am the Light of the World
108
Reflections
114
Priests and Presbyters Hebrews I Peter and the Pastoral Letters
117
The Letter to the Hebrews
118
The Royal Priesthood
126

The Mission of the Disciples
40
Reflections
44
The Yoke of Christ Discipleship and Law in Matthew
47
The Presence of Christ
49
The Yoke of Christ
56
The Law of Christ
60
Reflections
69
Life in the Spirit Discipleship and the Role of the Holy Spirit in Luke
71
The Spirit Gives Life to Jesus and His Followers
76
The Spirit of the Lord Is upon Me
81
The Power of the Most High Shall Overshadow You
88
Reflections
92
The Pastoral Letters
134
Reflections
138
The Marriage Feast of the Lamb The Triumph of Discipleship in the Book of Revelation
141
The Book of Revelation
145
The Lamb and the Dragon
152
The Lamb and the Bride
157
Reflections
161
Following Christ on the Way
163
Notes
169
References
177
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Andrew Ryder, S.C.J., was born in Dublin in 1939. A member of the Priests of the Sacred Heart, he completed his studies in Rome, and since ordination in 1964 has taught theology in Ireland, Britain, and the United States. He has been a pastor in England and Scotland, and served in the Congo. Author of Prayer in the Eastern Church, The Spirituality of the Trinity, and numerous articles for The Downside Review, and the Furrow, he currently is pastor of a city parish in Dublin.

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