
Preaching the Parables
Series II, Cycle a
William E. Keeney(Author)
CSS Publishing Company
Published on 1. June 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
212 pages
978-0-7880-0541-1 (ISBN)
Description
Parables provide insights and lessons which are timeless. When they are employed in preaching the hearer receives images that are easy to remember. Preaching the Parables provides a means of communicating the teachings of Jesus for modern Christians.
With each parable Keeney includes:
a. Scripture Text -- so readers don't have to refer to the Bible
b. Theme
c. Context:
1) of the church year
2) of the passage or verse
3) of the other lections for the day
4) of the scriptures
5) of the pericope
d. Contemplation
e. Homily Hints
f. "Point of Contact"
g. "Points to Ponder"
h. Illustrative Materials
William Keeney holds a Ph.D. from Hartford Seminary, Hartford, Connecticut. He has been Assistant to the President and professor of Bible and Religion at Bluffton College, Bluffton, Ohio, and Provost and professor of Bible and Religion at Bethel College in Kansas. He has also taught Peace and Conflict Studies at Kent State University, Kent, Ohio. In addition to teaching he has served pastorates in Connecticut, Kansas, and Ohio.
More details
Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
274 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7880-0541-1 (9780788005411)
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