Postils for Preaching

"Rollefson's 'postils' for lectionary texts occupy the little-trod ground between the academic world of biblical commentaries and real world of sermons. As such connective tissue, they provide an invaluable resource for preachers and a welcome devotional guide for any student of scripture."

--Michael Lindvall, Brick Presbyterian Church, New York City



"Meeting up with an engaging conversation partner along the way from text to sermon is a delight and a benefit for the preacher. John Rollefson is a welcome and fit companion. In this book he shares insights into the texts for the church year. Then too, drawing upon pastoral experience, a breadth of reading, and observations about today's world, he spells out ideas and illustrations for preaching and worship. Anyone planning worship and sermons can profit from this book."

--Arland J. Hultgren, Professor Emeritus of New Testament, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota



"What a rich resource for preaching the lectionary! Rollefson's postils give fresh currency to a historic homiletical form. Every essay offers insight and inspiration for the three-fold task of preaching: to proclaim the appointed scripture readings in their witness to the good news of Jesus Christ, to set that Word in relation to the song and prayer of the worshiping assembly, and to interpret the 'now' of these hearers and this world."

--Thomas H. Schattauer, Professor of Liturgics and Dean of the Chapel, Wartburg Theological Seminary