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Micah 6:1-8
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | "Beyond
Ritual," Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities
of Spirit. |
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Vision I.2, Shepherd
of
Hermas.
(c.145) |
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III.16, Stromata,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
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IV.36, Against
Marcion,
Tertullian
(c. 210) |
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Chapter II, On
Modesty,
Tertullian
(c. 217) |
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III.I.6, First
Principles (De Principiis),
Origen.
(c.225) |
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John Calvin's Commentary
on Micah. |
| From the Geneva Notes.
 | "He took the high mountains and hard
rocks as witnesses against the obstinacy of his people." |
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| From
Matthew Henry's
Commentary.
| "God reasons with us, to teach us to
reason with ourselves." |
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| From
Wesley's Notes.
| "Keep up a constant fellowship with
God, by humble, holy faith." |
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| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
| "Two duties towards man are
specified--justice, or strict equity; and mercy, or a kindly abatement
of what we might justly demand, and a hearty desire to do good to
others." |
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| "Micah's
Message for Today; Micah 6:8," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1893. |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Epiphany 4, Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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Micah 6:1-8, Studies on Old Testament texts from Series A, Ralph W.
Klein, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. |
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Lectionary
Commentary and Preaching Paths, Epiphany A4, Dennis Bratcher, Christian
Resource Institute.
| "The real issue here is idolatrous
worship and idolatrous religion in which the people have replaced worship
of God in the living of life with lip service and external form." |
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"Extreme Virtues," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Prophetic Ethics," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. |
| Environmental &
earth-centered reflections from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota Environmental
Stewardship Commission.
| "The divorce between private and public
life cuts both ways. It is not only personal life that requires attention,
but also the common good." |
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| Articles & Background:
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"Restorative Justice," Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz, (other resources
at)
"Peace and War," Christian Reflection, The Center for
Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004.
| "Restorative justice, by dealing
with crime and harm in a holistic way, promises to sew together the
pieces of torn lives into a fabric of justice that is meaningful for
victims, offenders, and the community. How can we discover and
implement the restorative practices that will transform our criminal
justice system?" |
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Gilgal,
article and photos at Walking in Their Sandals, Journey through the
Land of the Bible. |
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| Articles in
ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are
subscribed and logged in to
ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
| du Preeze, J., "Social Justice: Motive for the
Mission of the Church," Journal of Theology for Southern Africa,
1985.
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| Green, Ronald, "Jewish Ethics and the Virtue of
Humility," Journal of Religious Ethics, 1973.
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| Hutton, Rodney R., "What Happened from Shittim to
Gilgal? Law and Gospel in Micah 6:5," Currents in Theology and
Mission, 1999.
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| Joosten, Jan, "Targumic Aramaic MERU'A' --
'Oppression' (Isaiah 47, Hosea 11:7, Micah 6:3," Vetus Testamentum,
2001.
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| Nelson, Daniel M., "The Virtue of Humility in
Judaism: A Critique of Rationalist Hermeneutics," Journal of
Religious Ethics, 1985.
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| Wood, Joyce Rilett,
"Speech and Action in Micah's Prophecy," The Catholic Biblical
Quarterly, 2000.
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| Sermons:
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"The Justice and
Righteousness of God," Fleming Rutledge, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club,
2007. |
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"What
Does the Lord Require of You?" Edward F. Markquart, Sermons from
Seattle. |
| "A
Rediscovery of Biblical Religion," the Rev. Dr. Daniel Vestal, Day 1,
2003. |
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"What Does God Want?"
John Jewell, 2002. |
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"God
Requires What?" the Rev. Angela L. Ying, Day 1, 1999. |
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"Follow the
Leader," The Rev. Dr. Cynthia McCall Campbell, President of McCormick
Theological Seminary. 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club,
1997. |
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