The Four Codes of Preaching: Rhetorical StrategiesThe Four Codes of Preaching, John McClure's first book-length treatment of homiletical theory, is a sophisticated and, at times, controversial contribution to the field of homiletics. |
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| Title | The Four Codes of Preaching: Rhetorical Strategies |
| Author | John S. McClure |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Westminster John Knox Press, 2003 |
| ISBN | 0664228062, 9780664228064 |
| Length | 201 pages |
| Subjects | › › Religion / Christian Ministry / Preaching |
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