Alive to the word
Subtitle: a practical theology of preaching for the whole church
By: Stephen Wright
Contributors: SCM Press
Publisher: SCM Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London, UK
Language: eng
Number of pages: 204
ISBN-13: 9780334042013
Subjects: Preaching
Description: Alive to the Word examines the Christian practice of preaching using a four-stage model of theological reflection. First it describes the practice, from historical and contemporary angles. Its human characteristics û linguistic, rhetorical, sociological and psychological û are then selectively analysed. The book then sets preaching as a human event in theological perspective, via the biblical narrative, theological categories, ethical imperatives and traditional patterns which give it its distinctive Christian character. Finally, implications are drawn out for the contemporary practice of preaching in and by the Church, and for the rhythm and decisions of an individual preacher.

At the end of each Chapter, as well as a concise Further Reading list, there are questions for the local church which act as prompts for reflection on its preaching ministry. There are also suggestions for further research which, it is hoped, will prompt additional empirical and theological study of the often-neglected topic of preaching. --Book Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-195) and indexes.
Table of contents: title: The historical phenomenon of preaching; title: Contemporary functions of preaching; title: Language, medium, rhetoric; title: Insights from sociology and psychology; title: The biblical grounding of preaching; title: Continuing the story : preaching in the ongoing purposes of God; title: Ethical guidance for preaching; title: Patterns and practices for preaching; title: Tasks for the church; title: Tasks for the preacher.