| The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching: A Comprehensive Resource for Today's Communicators Contributor(s): Robinson, Haddon (Editor), Larson, Craig Brian (Editor), Zondervan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0310252482 ISBN-13: 9780310252481 Publisher: Zondervan OUR PRICE: $44.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2005 Annotation: A Comprehensive Resource for Today's Communicators This extensive encyclopedia is the most complete and practical work ever published on the art and craft of biblical preaching. The 11 major sections contain almost 200 articles, which cover every possible preaching topic, including changing lives, sermon structure, ?the big idea, ? introductions, outlining, transitions, conclusions, passionate delivery, application, leveraging illustrations, telling stories, preaching narrative texts, topical preaching, expository preaching, evangelistic preaching, preaching to postmoderns, using humor, speaking with authority, and many others. Entries are characterized by intensely practical and vivid writing designed to help preachers deepen their understanding and sharpen their communication skills. The contributors include a virtual Who's Who of preaching from a cross section of denominations and traditions, such as John Ortberg, Rick Warren, Stanley, and many others. Haddon Robinson and Craig Brian Larson?two of today's most respected voices in preaching?provide editorial oversight. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Ministry - Preaching - Religion | Christian Living - Professional Growth - Religion | Sermons - Christian |
| Dewey: 251.003 |
| LCCN: 2004015689 |
| Physical Information: 1.7" H x 7.6" W x 9.3" (3.09 lbs) 736 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Academic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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| Publisher Description: A Comprehensive Resource for Today's CommunicatorsThis extensive encyclopedia is the most completeand practical work ever published on the art andcraft of biblical preaching. The 11 major sectionscontain almost 200 articles, which cover every possiblepreaching topic, including changing lives, sermonstructure, "the big idea," introductions, outlining, transitions, conclusions, passionate delivery, application, leveraging illustrations, telling stories, preaching narrative texts, topical preaching, expository preaching, evangelistic preaching, preaching to postmoderns, using humor, speakingwith authority, and many others. Entries are characterizedby intensely practical and vivid writingdesigned to help preachers deepen their understandingand sharpen their communication skills.The contributors include a virtual Who's Who ofpreaching from a cross section of denominations andtraditions, such as John Ortberg, Rick Warren, Warren Wiersbe, Alice Mathews, John Piper, AndyStanley, and many others. Haddon Robinson andCraig Brian Larson--two of today's mostrespected voices in preaching--provide editorial oversight. |
Contributor Bio(s): Robinson, Haddon: - Haddon Robinson (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary, MA, Southern Methodist University, PhD, University of Illinois) is the Harold John Ockenga Distinguished Professor of Preaching at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and he is widely regarded as an expert in the area of preaching.Larson, Craig Brian: - Craig Brian Larson is chief editor for Christianity Today's PreachingToday.com, an online journal and illustration service. He also pastors a church in Chicago, Illinois. His books include Contemporary Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers, and Writers; Preaching That Connects; and The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching. He and his family live in the Chicago suburbs. |
