Handbook of Contemporary Preaching [Hardcover]

Michael Duduit (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1993

Perhaps the most encyclopedic text on preaching in any language--the finest counsel from many of the acknowledged grand masters of the contemporary pulpit, including Calvin Miller, Joel Gregory, Stuart Briscoe, James Cox, Elizabeth Achtemeier, Thomas Long, James Earl Massey and many more.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 607 pages
• Publisher: B&H Academic (March 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805415505
• ISBN-13: 978-0805415506
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.3 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #283,637 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Massive Volume with some good insights, August 11, 2003

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Robert Wynkoop (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handbook of Contemporary Preaching (Hardcover)

This an anthology of essays on preaching spanning the range from the theology of preaching to it's ethics. The theme that holds everything together is "contemporary." The editor's purpose is to introduce the reader to a "host of vital issues relating to the preaching tasks." There is hardly an aspect of preaching that is not covered in this book. It is an exhaustive in scope, dealing with methodology, theology, preparation and delivery.

It's sheer size is its greatest strength, it has something to say about almost every aspect of preaching. The anthology format gives the reader a variety of view points, styles and concerns about preaching. I especially appreciate that both theologians and practitioners of the art of preaching were asked to contribute to this volume. In particular, I was impressed by Paul Borden's essay on expository preaching. Briscoe's chapter on developing the sermon and Ogilive's essay on preparing sermons introductions are gold mines of valuable information.

Because of its format, the quality of writing is uneven and some of the essays were very boring to read. The whole section on "Preaching the Biblical Text" simply restated what should be obvious to even the novice preacher. Similar criticisms could be made conerning the section "Preaching and Ministry." Other books such as Chapell's book on illustrations give greater insight on particular topics, but that is to be expected.

I would recommend this book for undergraduate work. The few essays that proved of value were of extraordinary use to me, well worth the long read.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For those who keep the sacred appointment, January 1, 2003

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Kelly K. Dunn "quadzero" (the Heartland of the United States of America) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handbook of Contemporary Preaching (Hardcover)

This handbook is quite useful if need a resource and a study of a wide variety of different preaching methods and sermon preparation. You will find the following areas covered:

Methods of preaching
Steps to sermon preparation
Preaching from various genres
The act of preaching; Preaching and other pastoral roles
Preaching and human needs
Theology of preaching
History of preaching
Ethics of preaching
Creativity in preaching

I can without hesitation recommend Handbook of Contemporary Preaching!