The Sermon on the Mount

""Victor Austin's The Sermon on the Mount continues a tradition of excellence in the edited volumes of the Pro Ecclesia series. This volume supplies a narrative overview of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew's gospel as well as a set of reflections of how this classic Scripture passage continues to speak to topics of our own age, from economics to victimhood culture. The volume has a creative reflection on preaching the Sermon and concludes with a 'bonus' essay by great ecumenical theologian Michael Root on the state of ecumenism today. Readers will be rewarded."" --William C. Mattison III, Wilsey Family Professor, University of Notre Dame ""The Sermon on the Mount offers insightful and profound explorations of one of Christianity's most significant teachings, bringing together a nice assortment of scholars who delve into the Sermon's theological, ethical, and practical dimensions ​from a variety of theological perspectives and disciplines. Marianne Meye Thompson's grounding in Matthew's Gospel, Piotr J. Malysz's theological reflections, David Cloutier's cultural critique, Brent Waters's global economic perspective, and Sarah Hinlickey Wilson's original approach to preaching the well-known text offer fresh, helpful perspectives for pastors, theologians, and lay readers alike. Michael Root's reflection on the ecumenical movement is an added bonus."" --Quinn Fox, associate pastor for discipleship and spiritual formation, The National Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC