Delivering the Word
Preaching and Exegesis in the Western Christian Tradition
1st Edition
Published on 1. October 2011
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-1-84553-892-7 (ISBN)
Description
Biblical texts have been used consistently in sermons throughout Christian history. Preachers have transformed the texts into an aural experience, using them to evangelize, educate, edify, exhort, or even terrify, their audiences. Sermons have enabled Scripture to be communicated to people from a wide range of social backgrounds. 'Delivering the Word' examines the power of preaching and its reception across two millennia of homilies: from St Paul, Origen, Chrysostom, Augustine and Hildegard of Bingen to Jonathan Edwards, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Aimee Semple McPherson, and Chris Brain. In its exploration of the impact of the sermon on the interpretation of Scripture, 'Delivering the Word' will be of interest to students of biblical and religious studies.
Reviews / Votes
"Warmly recommended for all preachers and sermon-tasters and a 'must' for all those preparing preachers for tomorrow, not least for those who fear that preaching is a dying art." - Baptist QuarterlyMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Sheffield
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
550 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84553-892-7 (9781845538927)
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William John Lyons | Isabella Sandwell
Delivering the Word
Preaching and Exegesis in the Western Christian Tradition
E-Book
09/2014
1st Edition
Routledge
€73.99
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William John Lyons | Isabella Sandwell
Delivering the Word
Preaching and Exegesis in the Western Christian Tradition
E-Book
09/2014
1st Edition
Routledge
€73.99
Available for download
Persons
William John Lyons is Senior Lecturer in Biblical Interpretation in the Department of Religion and Theology at the University of Bristol. Isabella Sandwell is Senior Lecturer in Ancient History in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Bristol.
Content
Introduction, Isabella Sandwell 1. "A Daring Synagogue Sermon?" Paul's reaching in 2 Corinthians 3.7-18, Sean F. Winter 2. Origen as Preacher and Teacher: A Comparison of Exegetical Methods in his Writings on Genesis and the Song of Songs, Morwenna Ludlow 3. The Typology of Listening: The Transformation of Scripture in Early Christian preaching, Carol Harrison 4. A Milky Text Suitable for Children: The Significance of John Chrysostom's Preaching on Genesis 1.1 for Fourth-century Audiences, Isabella Sandwell 5. Hildegard of Bingen's Exegesis of Jesus' Miracle and the Twelfth-Century Study of Science, Beverly Kienzle 6. Johannes Brenz and His Written Sermons in the Spirit of Luther, Mark W. Elliott
7. Stoned in the Pulpit: The Provocative Preaching of Hanserd Knollys, Simon Woodman 8. "The Excellency of Jesus Christ": Affective Doctrine in the Sermons of Jonathan Edwards, Oliver D. Crisp 9. Samuel Taylor Coleridge: Preaching and Reflection, Ralph Pite 10. "Patriotism and Sacrifice": The Preaching of Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy ("Woodbine Willie"), 1914-1918, Stuart Bell 11. "Give the Winds a Mighty Voice!" Aimee Semple McPherson and Her Radio Audience, Michelle Krejci 12. Preaching at the Nine O'clock Service: A Study of Shifting Meaning in a Published Sermon, William John Lyons
7. Stoned in the Pulpit: The Provocative Preaching of Hanserd Knollys, Simon Woodman 8. "The Excellency of Jesus Christ": Affective Doctrine in the Sermons of Jonathan Edwards, Oliver D. Crisp 9. Samuel Taylor Coleridge: Preaching and Reflection, Ralph Pite 10. "Patriotism and Sacrifice": The Preaching of Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy ("Woodbine Willie"), 1914-1918, Stuart Bell 11. "Give the Winds a Mighty Voice!" Aimee Semple McPherson and Her Radio Audience, Michelle Krejci 12. Preaching at the Nine O'clock Service: A Study of Shifting Meaning in a Published Sermon, William John Lyons