Holy Attention - Preaching in today's church (Paperback)

With the growing, renewed attention to the art of preaching, this timely collection from the influential Littlemore Group of theologians explores the role of this vital ministry in today's Church. Experienced contributors from a wide range of backgrounds - catholic, evangelical and liberal - weave together theology, anecdote and reflection on practice as they share their passion for preaching. Each one is noted for their attentiveness to the poetry of the spoken word in preaching, and the practical challenges and pitfalls of this central activity of public worship. Chapters include: * The Joy and Terror of Preaching * The Power of Language * Localizing the Gospel * Attentiveness to the Word * The Sermon as Sacrament * Genres of Preaching Contributors include Rachel Mann, Paula Gooder, Donna Lazenby, Sr Judith SLG, Edmund Newey, Anderson Jeremiah and Joel Love.

General

Imprint:	Canterbury Press Norwich
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2019
Editors:	Frances Ward • Richard Sudworth
Afterword by:	Paula Gooder
Dimensions:	216 x 135 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	192
ISBN-13:	978-1-78622-165-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian spiritual & Church leaders Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian ministry & pastoral activity Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian ministry & pastoral activity Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian spiritual & Church leaders Books > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian ministry & pastoral activity Books > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian spiritual & Church leaders
LSN:	1-78622-165-9
Barcode:	9781786221650

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