The Return from Exile, Readings 278 – 295
The exiles return, but only to disappointment and frustration. The post-exilic prophets, Haggai, Zechariah, Third Isaiah and Malachi, call them to repentance and renewed obedience.
The Ritual Law, Readings 296 – 302
The sacrifical code and rituals of purity.
Hebrews, James and Matthew, Readings 303 – 322
Addressed mainly to Jewish Christians, these books point to a new way of faithfulness as disciples of Jesus.
Israel’s Faith after the Exile, Readings 323 – 332
The struggle for faithfulness under the domination of foreign powers.
Revelation, Readings 334 – 346
A vision of the culmination of all things.
John’s Gospel, Readings 347 – 365
A deep meditation on the meaning of Jesus.