| Preaching the Topical Sermon Contributor(s): Allen, Ronald J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664253067 ISBN-13: 9780664253066 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $22.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 1992 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Ministry - Preaching - Religion | Christian Rituals & Practice - Worship & Liturgy - Religion | Christian Living - Professional Growth |
| Dewey: 251 |
| LCCN: 91045553 |
| Physical Information: 0.55" H x 5.25" W x 8.14" (0.48 lbs) 180 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book offers a practical model for developing sermons for occasions when the Bible offers little specific guidance for interpreting an issue, need, or situation. Ronald Allen describes why and how topical sermons should be used, discusses special occasions when they are appropriate, and outlines strategies for developing topical sermons, giving particular attention to controversial issues. The last chapter includes sample sermons by other preachers. |
Contributor Bio(s): Allen, Ronald J.: - Ronald J. Allen is Nettie Sweeney and Hugh Th. Miller Professor of Preaching and New Testament at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is the author of numerous books about preaching and about the New Testament, including The Life of Jesus for Today. |