Preaching Fools: The Gospel As a Rhetoric of Folly - Softcover

Charles L. Campbell (author) & Johan H. Cilliers (author)

 
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Synopsis

Across national and cultural borders, the archetype of the fool has played a significant role in how communities interpret and ascribe identity. As Charles Campbell and Johan Cilliers remind us, the Christian preacher, tasked with delivering a paradoxical gospel, is a fool. In a delicate exploration with enlightening results, Preaching Fools uses a diverse representation of fools and foolish actions to show how modern preaching is inseparable from the folly of the cross. Campbell and Cilliers walk the fine line between the ugliness and beauty of the gospel and challenge readers toward a deeper engagement with its unsettling message.

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About the Author

Charles L. Campbell is Professor of Humanities at Duke Divinity School. He lives in Durham, North Carolina.

Johan H. Cilliers is Professor in Homiletics and Liturgy at the University of Stellenbosch, Faculty of Theology. He lives in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

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ISBN 10:  160258365X ISBN 13:  9781602583658
Publisher: Baylor University Press, 2012
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