| Lectionary Levity: The Use of Humor in Preaching Contributor(s): Markham, Ian S. (Author), Gottlich, Samantha R. E. (Author), Sidebotham, Jay (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0819233579 ISBN-13: 9780819233578 Publisher: Church Publishing OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - Episcopalian - Religion | Christian Ministry - Preaching - Religion | Christian Rituals & Practice - Worship & Liturgy |
| Dewey: 251.002 |
| LCCN: 2017011444 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 9" (0.90 lbs) 304 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: - Addresses all 156 Gospel readings in the 3-year lectionary cycle - Provides basic exegetical summary and then concludes with humorous story or joke Spanning all 3 years of the lectionary cycle, this book provides a welcome tool for the renewal of preaching from the gospel readings. In a concise, uniform, and simple format, the authors provide a thematic summary of the gospel, list several possible points for preaching, and offer a humorous story for the week that illumines the deeper meaning of the biblical text. Lectionary Levity also functions as a practical manual on how to use humor in preaching and allows the reader to view the gospel in a different light so as to enliven the worship experience. A treasure trove of biblical insights, homiletical helps, and just good humor! |
Contributor Bio(s): Gottlich, Samantha R. E.: - SAMANTHA R. E. GOTTLICH is a graduate of Virginia Theological Seminary and active in ordained ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. She is the coauthor of Faith Rules: An Episcopal Manual.Sidebotham, Jay: - The Rev. Jay Sid ebotham is executive director of RenewalWorks in Wilmington, North Carolina. This came of his work as rector of Church of the Holy Spirit in Lake Forest, Illinois, where he led the congregation through an intensive and sustained period of spiritual growth and renewal. He served earlier at St. Bartholomew's, New York City; St. Columba's, Washington, DC; St. Luke's, Durham, North Carolina; and St. Martin's, Providence, Rhode Island. He is well known for his cartoons about church life and his animation work on the television cartoon Schoolhouse Rock! He lives in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.Markham, Ian S.: - IAN S. MARKHAM is Dean and President of Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria, Virginia, and author of more than a dozen books. Included among his publications are Faith Rules; Episcopal Questions, Episcopal Answers; and Liturgical Life Principles--all from Morehouse Publishing. He is Priest Associate at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Alexandria, where he begins every sermon with a humorous story or joke. |