Raymond Edward Brown Books

“The bible for bread baking”—a favorite among renowned chefs and novice bakers alike—now updated for a new generation (The Washington Post) Beloved by professional and at-home bakers for decades, this indispensable bread making guide is the perfect book for new bakers building their skills or for those looking to expand their repertoire. In this deluxe edition, the same gentle, clear instructions and wonderful recipes created by the then-head cook at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center in California are now presented in a new paperback format with an updated interior design. Edward Espe Brown’s easy-to-follow instructions for a variety of yeasted breads, sourdough breads, quick breads, pastries, and desserts will teach you about the baking process and turn you into a bread making expert. “A baking Zen priest after [our] own heart!” —O, The Oprah Magazine

Edward Brown's Zen approach to the preparation and enjoyment of delicious food has been changing the way people cook for almost four decades. Here is a compilation drawn from all his previous books, including Tassajara Cooking, The Tassajara Recipe Book, and Tomato Blessings and Radish Teachings—along with new recipes and illustrations. Brown's cooking style focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients and whole foods. From soups and salads, to sauces and spreads, entrees and desserts, and the pastries and breads he is famous for, Brown presents over three hundred easy-to-make recipes including Cardamom Lemon Soda Bread, Tassajara Spinach Pie, and Tofu Pad Thai. Brown's subtle and gentle teachings will inspire even the most apprehensive cook to take to the kitchen. The Complete Tassajara Cookbook urges readers to cook, to have fun cooking, to experiment in the kitchen, and to rejoice in the fact that not all of their dishes will come out perfectly. Brown also provides personal reflections on cooking and the Zen path, offering wonderful insights into living a life that celebrates simple food.

Every generation needs a comprehensive, reliable Introduction to the New Testament that opens the biblical text to the novice. Raymond E. Brown's An Introduction to the New Testament is the most trustworthy and authoritative guidebook for a generation seeking to understand the Christian Bible.Universally acknowledged as the dean of New Testament scholarship, Father Brown is a master of his discipline at the pinnacle of his career. Who else could cover the entire scope of the New Testament with such ease and clarity? This gifted communicator conveys the heartfelt concern of a beloved teacher for his students, as he walks the reader through the basic content and issues of the New Testament. While the book contains a wealth of information, its most impressive features are how the author boils down a life time of scholarship into basic summaries of each book, provides a historical overview of the ancient Greco-Roman world, engages in discussions of theological issues, and presents supplementary material for deeper understanding, such as tables, maps, bibliographies, and appendixes. Those opening to the New Testament for the first time and those seeking deeper insights could not ask for more in a primer to the Christian Bible.

Renowned for his expertise in New Testament studies, the author delves into profound theological insights and interpretations that challenge conventional understandings. His scholarly approach combines rigorous analysis with accessible writing, making complex ideas approachable for both academics and lay readers. The work reflects a deep commitment to exploring the historical and cultural contexts of the New Testament, aiming to enrich the reader's comprehension of its significance in contemporary faith discussions.

In a friendly and informal style, Ed Brown presents the recipes that have made the kitchen at the Tassajara Zen Center famous for more than thirty years. "Ordinary food for ordinary people" is the way Brown once described his approach, but there's nothing ordinary about these culinary offerings. From appetizers to desserts, the over two hundred recipes use the freshest ingredients in ways that will tantalize the palates of everyone from down-home vegetarians to the most discriminating gourmet cooks. The recipes are interspersed throughout with line drawings, photographs of the center and its environs, and Brown's own poetry. This revised edition includes twenty-nine new and four revised recipes, new photographs, and a new introduction.

This contemporary verse by verse commentary examines the scientific, literary, and historical content of the Scriptures -- reflecting the exegetical variation found within the community of scholars. Features current theories on dating, historical reconstruction, and archaeological information. Provides contemporary perspectives on hermeneutics, theological depths relating to the biblical word, and themes in the Old Testament. Includes articles on Jesus, the Early Church, Gnosticism, and the subapostolic church.

Odpovede otca Raymonda na mnohé kontroverzné témy týkajúce sa viery, doktríny a histórie Katolíckej cirkvi.

Otázka "Za koho mě lidé pokládají?" je spojována s Ježíšem od napsání prvního evangelia. V tomto evangeliu vyvolala různé odpovědi včetně té, kterou ochotně poskytl, leč špatně pochopil Petr. Od té doby vyvolává tato otázka neustále různé odpovědi; v naší době v průměru ročně vychází půl tuctu knih hodnotících Ježíše z hlediska filozofického, teologického nebo biblického. Tato kniha si neklade za cíl zabíhat do podrobností technických diskusí ani navrhovat nová řešení. Je určena širokému okruhu zájemců o bibli, ať už ji studují sami nebo ve skupinách, na vysoké škole nebo v úvodním teologickém kursu. S její pomocí by měli pochopit problémy a podstatu christologické diskuse, získat biblický základ pro další studium a být s to rozlišovat moderní přístupy k látce. Jde o srozumitelný úvod k tomu, jak je Ježíš chápán v Novém zákoně, tj. k novozákonní christologii. Kromě zprostředkování poznatků má kniha i pastorační cíl. Chce kriticky myslícím zájemcům, ať věřícím nebo nevěřícím, pomoci proniknout k totožnosti Mistra, který ovlivnil život nesčetných lidí a dodnes prokazuje svoji duchovní moc.