Martin Diederich develops a professional concept for the artistic design of free weddings and free funeral services. For the first time, psychological, sociological, art and communication theoretical technical fundamentals for the profession of 'free speaker' are comprehensibly described and linked to practical work. For all who are interested in deepening and expanding their professionalism as wedding and funeral orators, the book provides an overview of the technical dimensions of the profession and its practice.

Across national and cultural borders, the archetype of the fool has played a significant role in how communities interpret and ascribe identity. As Charles Campbell and Johan Cilliers remind us, the Christian preacher, tasked with delivering a paradoxical gospel, is a fool. In a delicate exploration with enlightening results, Preaching Fools uses a diverse representation of fools and foolish actions to show how modern preaching is inseparable from the folly of the cross. Campbell and Cilliers walk the fine line between the ugliness and beauty of the gospel and challenge readers toward a deeper engagement with its unsettling message.