Preaching Proverbs: Wisdom for the PulpitWestminster John Knox Press, 1. jaan 1996 - 170 pages Proverbs abound in contemporary culture and in biblical texts. But surprisingly, the use of proverbial wisdom is conspicuously absent in the contemporary pulpit. Alyce McKenzie offers preachers an effective way to reclaim proverbs in preaching, highlights their usefulness in contemporary situations, and demonstrates their ability to confirm (or subvert) the status quo. |
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Contents
Proverbs That Create and Subvert Order | 25 |
No Fear Just Do | 79 |
Model F The Advocate | 142 |
Notes | 151 |
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References to this book
A Reader on Preaching: Making Connections David Day,Jeff Astley,Leslie J. Francis No preview available - 2005 |