Graceful Speech An Invitation to Preaching

Name: Graceful Speech An Invitation to Preaching
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ISBN: 9780664228774

ISBN-10: 0664228771

ISBN-13: 9780664228774

Edition: 2006

Authors: Lucy Lind Hogan

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In this introductory text, Lucy Lind Hogan helps the reader understand the theological task of becoming a preacher, the craft of writing the sermon, and the importance of communicating the gospel in the present world. In doing so, she creates a book that is more holistic than any other homiletics text currently on the market. Hogan begins with a theological rationale for preaching, which serves as a basis for understanding the identity of the preacher. She then explores the context for preaching, showing how to interpret a scriptural text, design a sermon, and use illustrations and examples. She also discusses preaching for special occasions, the use of different technologies in preaching,…

Book details

List price: $25.00
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date: 8/10/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 6.00" wide x 7.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English




Graceful speech : Christian communication



A great cloud of witnesses



You the preacher : growing into the preaching life



The virtuous preacher : even in "terrible, horrible, no good, very bad" weeks



Fish of every kind : getting to know our listeners



Where to begin : empty pitchers and living water



Detectives of the divine



The sermon journey



Putting it together



Seasons and festivals : preaching special occasions



Open my lips



Communicating the gospel : looking forward


Epilogue : workers in the field