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Preaching as Poetry

Beauty, Goodness, and Truth in Every Sermon

  • Paperback
  • 176 pages
  • Publisher: Abingdon Press
  • 14.3 x 21.1 x 1.1 cm

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It is tempting for preachers in this digital age of plurality and diversity to offer quick sound bytes and PowerPoint-style presentations. These tend to invite a yes or no response, as in mathematical equations. But if we are to reach Christians across the theological spectrum andinvite non-Christians to seriously consider our faith, we must take a different approach.What is needed is greater attention to poetry and images meant to communicate the beauty of the faith and the wonder and mystery of God in everyday life. We must communicate the unity of our message of faith, the divine as truth, and justice and healing as expressions of God. Preaching as poetry (theopoetic preaching) allows for the bold imagery of scripture and the gentle invitation of art. Sermons can no longer always be neatly tied up, perfectly linear, with complete answers to every question. In Preaching as PoetryPaul Scott Wilson teaches why this new approach is necessary today, and demonstrates with multiple examples how it works in real sermons. He skillfully guides the reader to incorporate the classical values of beauty, goodness and truth in every sermon, and in ways that connect with congregants and listeners today."
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  • Author

    Paul Scott Wilson

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Abingdon Press

  • Published

    August 2014

  • Weight

    191g

  • Page Count

    176

  • Dimensions

    14.3 x 21.1 x 1.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9781426764042

  • ISBN-10

    1426764049

  • Eden Code

    4299728

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