Thomas O'Loughlin is professor of Historical Theology at the University of Nottingham (UK). He has authored books for Darton Longman Todd, Paulist, Continuum, SPCK, Hendrickson, and Columba.

“This book is an essential guide for all preachers, teachers, and worship planners who use the Revised Common Lectionary, or for those who are even curious about it. Thomas O'Loughlin is a knowledgeable and wise guide to the design, history, theology, and purposes of the lectionary.”—Rev. Dr. Thomas G. Long, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia