Southern Baptist and Expository Preaching: Biblical Interpretation, Values, and Politics in Twentieth-Century America
Ebook
This project addresses the influence and role of the Southern Baptist (SB) expository preaching methodology by examining the role of expository preaching, its innate characteristics, and its espousal by SB pastors and theologians in the twentieth century for influencing personal and social values and politics in the twenty-first century.
“This is an insider’s view of the current ideological,
theological, and political struggle that is convulsing the Southern
Baptist community . . . . The expository preaching
method as practiced by the SBC presupposes biblical inerrancy;
together, they seem to have precipitated a haunting contradiction
between fundamentalist Christian doctrine on one hand, and the
constitutional and democratic requirement for racial and sexual
equality . . . on the other. Cross rightly identifies the
issue of biblical translation and interpretation as the core of the
problem.”
—Frederick Turner, Founders Professor emeritus of Arts and
Humanities, University of Texas-Dallas
“This well-researched and carefully documented work is refreshing,
a must-read for all pastors, preachers, and students of
preaching—it deserves the widest possible circulation. Cross spent
considerable time sifting through relevant resources, trying to
identify patterns, examining critical aspects of Southern Baptist
expository preaching, and offering valuable insights to sensible
twenty-first-century Christian communicators. Readers will find
this work to be enlightening and provocative, packed with pertinent
findings and valuable applications.”
—John Moldovan, Associate Professor of Evangelism and Intercultural
Studies, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
“Adeptly written and abounding with insight, Southern Baptist
and Expository Preaching explores the far-reaching historical
significance and ongoing influence of expository preaching in both
the pulpit and mainstream culture. By giving a clear understanding
of its development, practice, and adherence, this book enables
readers to further appreciate the power of expository preaching and
its impact. This book is an essential work for every preacher of
the gospel!”
—Conway Edwards, Lead Pastor, One Community Church
- Title: Southern Baptist and Expository Preaching: Biblical Interpretation, Values, and Politics in Twentieth-Century America
- Authors: Brenton Cross, Sean Cotter
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Print Publication Date: 2021
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781666725568, 1666725560
- Resource ID: LLS:9781666725568
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-22T14:17:54Z
Brenton Cross is Associate Professor of Humanities, Philosophy,
and Ethics at Midland College in Midland, Texas.