--- product_id: 34447810 title: "The Cultural World of the Prophets: The First Reading and the Responsorial Psalm, Sunday by Sunday, Year C" price: "48.64 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/34447810-the-cultural-world-of-the-prophets-the-first-reading-responsorial store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Deep Eastern Mediterranean cultural insights Sunday-by-Sunday liturgical guide Aligned with Lectionary readings The Cultural World of the Prophets: The First Reading and the Responsorial Psalm, Sunday by Sunday, Year C **Price:** 48.64 DT **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“š Elevate your Sunday sermons with cultural clarity and liturgical finesse! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Cultural World of the Prophets: The First Reading and the Responsorial Psalm, Sunday by Sunday, Year C - **How much does it cost?** 48.64 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/34447810-the-cultural-world-of-the-prophets-the-first-reading-responsorial) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Enhanced Sermon Prep:** Empowers preachers and cantors with historical and literary depth - β€’ **Liturgical Precision:** Sunday readings perfectly matched for Year C worship planning - β€’ **Accessible Scholarship:** Well-researched yet approachable for busy ministry professionals - β€’ **Cultural Contextualization:** Unlock the rich Mediterranean world behind prophetic texts - β€’ **Integrated Study Companion:** Complements John Pilch’s acclaimed series for a holistic biblical understanding ## Overview The Cultural World of the Prophets offers a Sunday-by-Sunday exploration of the first readings and responsorial psalms for Year C, blending historical, literary, and Mediterranean cultural insights. Designed as a companion to John Pilch’s series, it enriches sermon preparation and liturgical planning by connecting scripture to its original cultural context, making it an essential resource for preachers, cantors, and liturgy planners seeking deeper biblical understanding. ## Description Preachers and liturgy planners will find The Cultural World of the Prophets a companion to John Pilch's The Cultural World of Jesus Sunday by Sunday series and The Cultural World of the Apostles series. Each essay offers historical, literary, and Eastern Mediterranean cultural information about the first reading and responsorial psalm assigned for the liturgy of each Sunday. The Cultural World of the Prophets relates the first reading and responsorial psalm to the Gospel as intended by the architects of the Lectionary. It will encourage readers to pursue further, in-depth study when the opportunity presents itself and help them appreciate the specific verses of the first reading and the responsorial psalm in their own right. Review: Interesting and well researched - I've always been interested in the historical and cultural aspects of the times of the bible as a way to better understand what was written. As a cantor/psalmist for our church, this also helps me better prepare for each Sunday. Via desertcart (both Kindle and paperback) and a few other sites, I was able to get all 9 editions in the set. Cultural World of the Prophets for the old testament and psalms, Cultural World of the Apostles for the epistles and Cultural World of Jesus for the gospels (each having a book for A, B and C cycles). Review: Ignorance Removed Twice - An eye opening look into the world (external and internal) of the prophets. The writer opens the Mediterranean world up for the reader and brings a deeper understanding to the prophet biblical writings. My personal ignorance of the Mediterranean world was exposed and now I have a better understanding of what I read in Old Testament. The selected readings correspond to the Sunday readings from the Church's liturgical calendar (Years A,B,C). This book is not a in-depth study of the prophets but an overview of the pre-selected Sunday readingsas applied to their audience and the prevailing culture. Their culture was (and still is) a vastly different world than our western culture. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,453,445 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,350 in Christian Preaching (Books) #2,439 in Christian Rites & Ceremonies Books #3,354 in Old Testament Commentaries | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 23 Reviews | ## Images ![The Cultural World of the Prophets: The First Reading and the Responsorial Psalm, Sunday by Sunday, Year C - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rZ4w7tONL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting and well researched *by C***R on August 21, 2022* I've always been interested in the historical and cultural aspects of the times of the bible as a way to better understand what was written. As a cantor/psalmist for our church, this also helps me better prepare for each Sunday. Via Amazon (both Kindle and paperback) and a few other sites, I was able to get all 9 editions in the set. Cultural World of the Prophets for the old testament and psalms, Cultural World of the Apostles for the epistles and Cultural World of Jesus for the gospels (each having a book for A, B and C cycles). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ignorance Removed Twice *by R***C on August 2, 2015* An eye opening look into the world (external and internal) of the prophets. The writer opens the Mediterranean world up for the reader and brings a deeper understanding to the prophet biblical writings. My personal ignorance of the Mediterranean world was exposed and now I have a better understanding of what I read in Old Testament. The selected readings correspond to the Sunday readings from the Church's liturgical calendar (Years A,B,C). This book is not a in-depth study of the prophets but an overview of the pre-selected Sunday readingsas applied to their audience and the prevailing culture. Their culture was (and still is) a vastly different world than our western culture. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book adds insight to the first reading in the ... *by S***N on July 10, 2015* This book adds insight to the first reading in the Sunday liturgy. It is worth having on hand--maybe two pages of cultural insight and background for each week's first reading. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/34447810-the-cultural-world-of-the-prophets-the-first-reading-responsorial](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/34447810-the-cultural-world-of-the-prophets-the-first-reading-responsorial) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-03*