Additional books by Frederick Borsch
The Son of Man in Myth and HistoryNew Testament scholars offer different theories regarding a life-setting in which the use of the Son of Man designation could have developed and rooted itself so deeply in the gospel traditions. There is still no agreement. The radical proposal of this book looks to the baptizing sectarian groups of which Jesus was arguably at one time a part. Walter Wink writes, "Frederick Houk Borsch is one of the few to have recognized that ‘there may be something almost archetypal about the basic conception involved’ in the son-of-the-man figure." (London:SCM Press/Philadelphia:Westminster Press, 1967)
The Christian and
Gnostic Son of Man
Use
of the Son of Man designation dies out in much of early Christianity,
but has a role in several Gnostic-flavored movements. Is there a connection
with earlier Jewish sectarian thought and speculation? (London:SCM Press,
1970)
Power in Weakness: New Hearing for Gospel Stories of Healing and Discipleship [Also an audio book]* "We experience the healing of a dumb man from within the consciousness of the tormented victim. We climb inside the skin of Andrew and feel his smug contempt for pagans and Gentiles, and his impatience with the Syrophoenician woman. With the flick of the writer’s pen, we are that desperate woman. Served up with substantial biblical and theological commentary and laced with engaging experiences from the author’s life, these stories bridge the gap between past history and contemporary interests and invite us to further study and reflection." Jerry K. Robbins. ". . . an exceptional story-teller" John Stone Jenkins. (Philadelphia:Fortress Press, 1983)
God’s Parable
Proclaimer
of God’s ways and healer, Jesus not only told parables he enacted them
and became himself a parable of God’s presence. "Though more remains
unknown than known, Christians look upon Jesus as God’s personal means
of reconciliation to humankind." (London:SCM Press/Philadelphia:Westminster
Press, 1975/6)
Jesus: the Human
Life of God [Also an audio book]*
In straight-forward
language this small book presents biblical and historical perspective
on Jesus to see how and why Christians came to worship Jesus as both human
and divine. "In the human life of Jesus there was glimpsed the
chief clue to God’s character." He not only told of the kingdom of
God, he bodied it forth. He not only spoke God’s word, he enacted it and
became the Word of God. (Cincinnati:Forward Movement, 1987)
Anglicanism and
the Bible Editor
A
notable appraisal and analysis of the Anglican heritage in biblical studies
and the role of the Bible in Anglican thought and practice. "As
Gregory the Great expressed it, scriptures are a river of faith ‘both
shallow and deep, in which the lamb can find footing and the elephant
can float’" – from the editor’s essay "All Things Necessary
to Salvation". (Wilton,CT:Morehouse-Barlow,1984)
The Bible’s Authority
in Today’s Church Editor. Contributors :J.Robert Wright, Charles P.
Price, Ellen K. Wondra, Stephen F. Noll, Charles C. Hefling,Jr.
How
important is the Bible in today’s church? This book provides the clear
answer that the Bible is fundamental to the church’s vitality. Here, then,
is a lively study, debate and conversation – particularly within the Episcopal
Church. A helpful study guide [by Linda L. Grenz] has been added
to assist those who would use the book in adult study groups.
Introducing the Lessons of the Church Year: A Guide for Lay Readers and Congregations Provides brief one or four sentence introductions to the Sunday (and other) readings along with guidance for those reading these lessons. ". . . written in the belief that even a small amount of guidance can spark considerable interest in the biblical stories, and that the poems, parables and prophecies will then provide the fuel." (New York:Seabury Press/Philadelphia:Trinity Press International, 1978/1991)
Christian Discipleship
and Sexuality
This study
has been widely used and acclaimed in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles
and elsewhere. We are grateful to Bishop Borsch for making it available
to the whole church. "How we live with this tension and care
for another is more important to God than how we resolve it." With
a study guide by M.R. Ritley. (Cincinnati:Forward Movement, 1993)
Coming Together
in the Spirit
This
fresh understanding of a communal spirituality and ecumenical dialogue
is based on a study sponsored by the Commission on Faith and Order of
the National Council of the Churches of Christ. With a study guide.
New Proclamation Year B 2002-3, with James M. Childs, Jr., Philip H. Pfatteicher and Martin F. Connell. Advent through Holy Week. FHB provides the commentary and homiletical response on the Advent and Christmas readings. (Minneapolis:Fortress Press,2002)
Epiphany. Proclamation
4: Series A
Biblical
commentary and thoughts for preaching on the readings for Epiphany in
year A of the common lectionary. (Minneapolis:Fortress Press,1989)
Pentecost 1. Proclamation
3: Series C
Biblical
commentary and exposition for preaching on the readings for the first
third of the Pentecost season in year C of the common lectionary. (Philadelphia:Fortress
Press,1985
Proclamation: Advent-Christmas.
Series II-A, with Davie Napier
Exegesis and
homiletical interpretation on Advent reading for year A in the common
lectionary (Philadelphia:Fortress Press,1980)
*These books, along with The Magic Word, are in audio publication by the Episcopal Media Center