Knowing the Context, 9780800662622
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Provides a specific and disciplined set of tools for study and analysis of contexts * Helps preachers to discern values, meanings, and worldviews in their contexts * Keyed to online sermon samples and other Web-based features to enhance teaching

Knowing the Context

Frames, Tools, and Signs for Preaching

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  • Paperback

    102 pages

  • Release Date

    22 May 2008

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Summary

While everyone might affirm that preaching needs to engage itslisteners deeply, the initial move for novice preachers is to thinkthis can be attained by livelier content and delivery of the sermon.All too quickly, however, one learns that there are many factorsbeyond what a preacher says and how she or he may say it thataffect whether proclamation can actually be heard. Effectivepreaching requires the complex work of knowing the contextin which preaching occurs, while avoiding the twin dan…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780800662622
ISBN-10:0800662628
Author:James R. Nieman
Publisher:Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Imprint:Augsburg Fortress
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:102
Release Date:22 May 2008
Weight:318g
Dimensions:216mm x 140mm
Series:Elements of Preaching
About The Author

James R. Nieman

James R. Nieman is Professor of Practical Theology and directs the Doctor of Ministry program at Hartford Seminary. He is coauthor of Preaching to Every Pew: Cross-Cultural Strategies (2001, 978-0-8006-3243-4) and edits the International Journal of Practical Theology.

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