Title: He speaks the word of God
First published: 1963
Description: In this book the author reveals the facts underlying the phenomenon of Dr. Norman Vincent Peale's tremendous public influence. Dr. Broadhurst has selected, categorized, and defined the material for Dr. Peale's sermons, and shows his development as a public speaker. This is the first book ever published to compare the content of Dr. Peale's message with the public image he presents.   One chapter is divided into two parts showing both the favorable and the critical comments about Dr. Peale's ministry. Another part of the book is devoted to an analysis of Dr. Peale's sermon themes showing a percentage breakdown.   How did Dr. Peale come to his belief that any minister must speak the language of his audience in order to have its confidence? How does he adjust his interpretation of the Bible to meet the needs of modern man? What actually goes into Dr. Peale's sermons, how does he evolve his theme, and how are they integrated with the more familiar Christian message?   All this is answered in highly readable form.
LC classification: BX9543.P4 B7