God’s Word and Our Words: Preaching from the Prophets to the Present and Beyond
Ebook
Overview
Written by nationally and internationally known homileticians and preachers, this book offers a fascinating survey of the significant developments in preaching, beginning with the Old Testament, moving through the history of preaching, and concluding with a look into the future, all while offering practical suggestions for meeting the challenges that lie ahead. In a unique way, it addresses both the academic issues raised during each period and the practical implications for preaching today and in the future.
“God’s Word and Our Words is a rich feast and a delight.
Time after time we see that God raises up preachers in order to
bring renewal, revival, and new life to his church. May he do it
again as we remind ourselves of our history and learn its
lessons!”
—Simon Vibert, Vicar of Christ Church, Virginia Water
“Just as ‘Jesus came preaching’ (Mark 1:14), so the church has had
preaching as a central focus of its life and work through the
centuries. In God’s Word and Our Words, a stellar team of
contributors walks the reader through the history of Christian
preaching in an engaging and readable way. Growing out of a
symposium held at Baylor University, each chapter takes a portion
of the preaching story, from the Old Testament prophets to
contemporary evangelicalism. Any student of preaching will find
this to be a must-have volume.”
—Michael Duduit, Clamp Divinity School, Anderson University, and
Executive Editor, Preaching magazine
“There are seasons in every preacher’s life when discouragement
strikes in the pulpit. We wonder whether preaching is really worth
it. In God’s Word and Our Words, Gloer and Boyd assemble
leading voices from the fields of biblical studies, church history,
and homiletics to remind and inspire preachers of the past,
present, and future significance of preaching—its joys and its
challenges. . . . Be prepared to have your fire for preaching
rekindled!”
—Matthew D. Kim, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, author of
Preaching with Cultural Intelligence and A Little Book
for New Preachers
“Packed into this succinct volume is the story of Christian
preaching, told by some of the more able scholars of our day. The
essays provide critical insights into the biblical, theological,
and homiletical genius of preaching. Some writers address the
glorious past, others speak to strength in diversity, while some
point the way forward for preaching in an uncertain post-Christian
world. This should be required reading for lovers of preaching
everywhere.”
—Cleophus J. LaRue, Princeton Theological Seminary
“This book is a valuable resource that brings together a wide range
of preaching perspectives. The topics as much as the voices you’ll
hear are rich and varied. Each contributor shares a common love for
homiletics, the listener, and the Lord. Readers will benefit from
their years of pastoral and pulpit experience.”
—Patricia Batten, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
“The contributors bring a variety of styles and perspectives as
they focus on particular historical and cultural expressions of
preaching. Some chapters are introductory, some apologetic, and
some exploratory. Each chapter stands in its own right while
helpfully being part of the wider discussion on the nature of
preaching past, present, and future.”
—Stuart Blythe, Acadia Divinity College
“God’s Word and Our Words is a unique and richly informative
guide to preaching in the Bible, church history, and the
contemporary world. Remarkable in scope, it contains much to
stimulate and challenge teachers and students of preaching, to
think deeply about the practice of preaching past, present, and
future.”
—Julian Gotobed, University of Roehampton
“Whether you are interested in the history or the future of
preaching, God’s Word and Our Words is an essential read. As
a homiletics professor, this will be my go-to guide for educating
the next generation of preachers. Every chapter reflects the
expertise of the contributors with insights that go beyond
historical dates and names. This book is beautifully written by the
top homileticians of today. A brilliant piece of work!”
—Chris Rappazini, Moody Bible Institute, President of the
Evangelical Homiletics Society
- Title: God’s Word and Our Words: Preaching from the Prophets to the Present and Beyond
- Authors: W. Hulitt Gloer, Shawn E. Boyd
- Publisher: Pickwick Publications
- Print Publication Date: 2019
- Logos Release Date: 2020
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781532646119, 9781532646096, 9781532646102, 1532646119, 1532646097, 1532646100
- Resource ID: LLS:9781532646119
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T14:44:26Z
William Hulitt Gloer is Professor Emertus of Preaching and
Christian Scriptures at Baylor University’s George W. Truett
Theological Seminary and Founding Director of the seminary’s Kyle
Lake Center for Effective Preaching. He and his wife now reside in
Little Rock, Arkansas where he is the Scholar-in-Residence at the
Second Baptist Church.
Shawn E. Boyd is the Program Coordinator of the Kyle Lake Center
for Effective Preaching at Baylor University’s George W. Truett
Theological Seminary, and also serves as an itinerant preacher. He
lives in Waco, Texas with his wife and daughter.