The Witness of PreachingThis thorough and detailed revision of The Witness of Preaching is even clearer and more helpful than the first edition. Long has updated the language, expanded the key chapter on biblical exegesis, and included more examples of sermon forms, illustrations, and conclusions. He continues to critically engage the best thinkers in the field of homiletics, bringing into the conversation both important new voices and the latest works of those who appeared in the first edition. In addition, he addresses some of the new forces at work, such as the use of video clips and PowerPoint presentations in sermons. |
Contents
What Does It Mean to Preach? | 11 |
The Biblical Witness in Preaching | 52 |
Biblical Exegesis for Preaching | 69 |
The Focus and Function of the Sermon | 99 |
The Basic Form of the Sermon | 117 |
Refining the Form | 149 |
Beginnings Connections and Endings | 172 |
Images and Experiences in Sermons | 198 |
From Desk to Pulpit | 225 |
Conversation along the Pilgrim Way | 233 |
Notes | 245 |
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Common terms and phrases
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