Sign-In
Cart
Midrashic Imagination: Texts and Textures for Pulpit and Pew
Paperback
Series: Working Preacher
Bible StudiesGeneral Christianity
Publisher Price: $29.00
Publisher: Fortress Press
Published: Jun 9 2026
Pages: 180
Language: English
Elisabeth R. Jones argues for an approach to preaching that facilitates holy inspiration, transformational discipleship, and faithful public witness. What she demonstrates in this book is a tested method of midrashic biblical imagination that enables preachers and their communities of faith to explore the polyvalence of the biblical text. In Midrashic Imagination, Jones draws on ancient and contemporary interpretive practices that privilege curiosity, open-ended questioning, and faithful imagination.
Jones's midrashic biblical imagination enables the preacher and congregation, or people in other communal settings, to unlock the various interpretive possibilities of any biblical text or genre. Midrashic Imagination provides an approach to Scripture that delays judgment, works across confessional and theological differences, and invites inquiry and curiosity centered on the biblical text.
Midrashic Imagination is designed for working preachers who are called to preach biblically while searching for a solid, adaptable method to take the Bible imaginatively too. This book is a good fit for preachers focused on the sacred connection between the lively word of God in Scripture and today's cultural landscape, spiritual longings, hopes, and fears.
Also in
Bible Studies
Fifth Gospel: The Gospel of Thomas Comes of Age
Bethge, Hans-Gebhard
Patterson, Stephen J.
Robinson, James M.
Paperback
The Promise of Heaven Bible Study: Why You Can Get Excited about Your Eternal Home
Jeremiah, David
Paperback
Praying the Names of God for 52 Weeks, Expanded Edition: A Year-Long Bible Study
Spangler, Ann
Paperback
The Beginner's Bible Study Guide: An Introduction to All 66 Books of the Bible
Trimble, Cameron
Paperback
Exploring Ezekiel: The Next Big War, Earth's Final Days, and Your Eternal Destination
Tsarfati, Amir
Paperback
The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus
Strobel, Lee
Paperback
Every Thought Captive Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video: How Renewing Your Mind Can Change Your Life
Idleman, Kyle
Paperback
Wild at Heart Study Guide, Updated Edition: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
Eldredge, John
Paperback
The Bible Says So: What We Get Right (and Wrong) about Scripture's Most Controversial Issues
McClellan, Dan
Hardcover
Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter: Expanded Second Edition
Freeman, Lindsay Hardin
Paperback
Parábolas: Los Misterios del Reino de Dios Revelados a Través de Las Historias Que Jesús Contó
MacArthur, John F.
Paperback
Parables Workbook: The Mysteries of God's Kingdom Revealed Through the Stories Jesus Told
MacArthur, John F.
Paperback
The Rapture, the Antichrist, and the Tribulation: An End-Times Countdown and What Happens Next
Renner, Rick
Paperback
When God Doesn't Fix It Bible Study Guide: Learning to Walk in God's Plans Instead of Our Own
Story, Laura
Paperback
Exploring Ezekiel Workbook: The Next Big War, Earth's Final Days, and Your Eternal Destination
Tsarfati, Amir
Yohn, Rick
Paperback
The Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible, Deluxe Edition - Sage Floral Imitation Leather
Cobble, Tara-Leigh
Hardcover
The Israel Decree: Understanding God's Unbreakable Covenant with His People and Their Land
Tsarfati, Amir
Paperback
When the Stones Speak: The Remarkable Discovery of the City of David and What Israel's Enemies Don't Want You to Know
Spielman, Doron
Hardcover
Brain Games - Large Print Bible Word Search: The Words of Jesus
Brain Games
Publications International Ltd
Paperback
My Utmost for His Highest: Updated Language Paperback (a Daily Devotional with 366 Bible-Based Readings)
Chambers, Oswald
Paperback
Better Ways to Read the Bible: Transforming a Weapon of Harm Into a Tool of Healing
Lambert, Zach W.
Paperback
The Practicing the Way Course Companion Guide: An Eight-Session Primer on Spiritual Formation
Comer, John Mark
Practicing the Way
Paperback
The Case for Christmas: A Journalist Investigates the Identity of the Child in the Manger
Strobel, Lee
Paperback
Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Manners and Customs: How the People of the Bible Really Lived
Vos, Howard
Paperback
The Divine Mercy Message and Devotion: With Selected Prayers from the Diary of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska
Michalenko, Seraphim
Paperback
NIV, the Woman's Study Bible, Hardcover, Full-Color: Receiving God's Truth for Balance, Hope, and Transformation
Thomas Nelson
Hardcover
Evidence That Demands a Verdict Bible Study Guide: Jesus and the Gospels
McDowell, Josh
McDowell, Sean
Paperback
Parables: The Mysteries of God's Kingdom Revealed Through the Stories Jesus Told
MacArthur, John F.
Paperback
The Daily 5-Minute Bible Study for Women: 365 Focused, Encouraging Readings
Compiled by Barbour Staff
Paperback
Twelve Extraordinary Women: How God Shaped Women of the Bible, and What He Wants to Do with You
MacArthur, John F.
Paperback
Catholic Book of Prayers: Popular Catholic Prayers Arranged for Everyday Use (Large Print Edition)
Fitzgerald, Maurus
Paperback
Ten Women of the Bible Updated Edition: How God Used Imperfect People to Change the World
Lucado, Max
Paperback
The Last Book: What You Need to Know About Revelation, the Rapture, and the End Times
Kaddis, James
Hardcover
The Girl Who Baptized Herself: How a Lost Scripture about a Saint Named Thecla Reveals the Power of Knowing Our Worth
Watterson, Meggan
Hardcover
Liturgies for Resisting Empire: Seeking Community, Belonging, and Peace in a Dehumanizing World
Armas, Kat
Paperback
No More Boring Bible Study: Why Taking Scripture Seriously Is Easier and More Exciting Than You Think
Womack, Faith
Paperback
Couple's Bible Study Activities: 70 Engaging Activities to Connect with Your Faith and Each Other
James, Lajena
Paperback
The Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible
Cobble, Tara-Leigh
Hardcover
The New Strong's Expanded Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible: Every Word of the Bible Indexed, Red Letter Edition
Strong, James
Hardcover
Every Moment Holy, Volume I: New Liturgies for Daily Life (Over 100 Prayers and Illustrations for Practicing Mindfulness of the Presence of God in the
McKelvey, Douglas Kaine
Hardcover
30 Life Principles Bible Study: An Action Plan for Living the Principles Each Day
Stanley, Charles F.
Paperback
NKJV, Value Thinline Bible, Large Print, Imitation Leather, Black, Red Letter Edition (Large Print Edition)
Thomas Nelson
Hardcover
30 Days to Understanding the Bible, 30th Anniversary: Unlock the Scriptures in 15 Minutes a Day
Anders, Max
Paperback
Making Your Case for Christ Bible Study Guide: An Action Plan for Sharing What You Believe and Why
Strobel, Lee
Mittelberg, Mark
Paperback
Everything You Need: 8 Essential Steps to a Life of Confidence in the Promises of God
Jeremiah, David
Paperback
Brain Games - Bible Crossword Puzzles: Prayers, Parables & Prophets - Large Print
Brain Games
Publications International Ltd
Paperback
God's Plan for Man: Contained in Fifty-Two Lessons, One for Each Week of the Year
Dake, Finis Jennings
Hardcover
Twelve Ordinary Men: How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Greatness, and What He Wants to Do with You
MacArthur, John F.
Paperback
Mind the Gap: How the Jewish Writings Between the Old and New Testament Help Us Understand Jesus
Henze, Matthais
Paperback
The New Strong's Guide to Bible Words: An English Index to Hebrew and Greek Words
Strong, James
Paperback
New Marriage, Same Couple Workbook: Don't Let Your Worst Days Be Your Last Days
Walters, Josh
Walters, Katie
Paperback
It's Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered
TerKeurst, Lysa
Hardcover
First Nations Version Psalms and Proverbs: An Indigenous Bible Translation
Wildman, Terry M.
Paperback
Experiencing the Heart of Jesus for 52 Weeks Revised and Updated: A Year-Long Bible Study
Lucado, Max
Paperback
The Bible Recap Study Guide: Daily Questions to Deepen Your Understanding of the Entire Bible
Cobble, Tara-Leigh
Paperback
A Life Beyond Amazing Bible Study Guide: 9 Decisions That Will Transform Your Life Today
Jeremiah, David
Paperback
Brain Games - Large Print Bible Word Search (Large Print Edition)
Brain Games
Publications International Ltd
Paperback
If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat: 10 Lessons to Trusting God
Ortberg, John
Paperback
Is God Still Coming?: A Stunning Revelation of How Current Events are Fulfilling Bible Prophecy
Oconnor, Shion
Paperback
Ancient Eastern Text Bible-OE: George M. Lamsa's Translations from the Aramaic of the Peshitta
Lamsa, George M.
Paperback
Contagious Faith Bible Study Guide Plus Streaming Video: Discover Your Natural Style for Sharing Jesus with Others
Mittelberg, Mark
Paperback
The Women of the Bible Speak: The Wisdom of 16 Women and Their Lessons for Today
Bream, Shannon
Hardcover
30 Days to Understanding the Bible Study Guide: Unlock the Scriptures in 15 Minutes a Day
Anders, Max
Paperback
The Hayford Bible Handbook: The Complete Companion for Spirit-Filled Bible Study
Hayford, Jack W.
Paperback
Reversing Hermon: Enoch, the Watchers, and the Forgotten Mission of Jesus Christ
Heiser, Michael S.
Paperback
Moving Mountains Study Guide: Praying with Passion, Confidence, and Authority
Eldredge, John
Paperback