The Mystery and the Passion

resurrection and death in order to connect modern preaching with the excitement of a changed world."Although we may be jaded by sermons that chase Bible verses tediously for twenty minutes or more, original listeners heard the gospel as a huge excitement…The apostles announced a changed world. The human world, they claimed, had begun all over again; we are living now in a 'new creation.' They invited startled listeners to join God's new humanity."--From the IntroductionButtrick's teatment is no