The End Of Words: The Language Of Reconciliation In A Culture Of Violence (The Lyman Beecher Lectures In Preaching)

Richard Lischer

ISBN 10: 0802829325 / ISBN 13: 9780802829320

Published by Eerdmans Pub Co, 2005

Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0802829325I4N10

Synopsis:

After the horrors and violence of the twentieth century, words can seem futile. In this reflection on the place of preaching today, Richard Lischer recognizes that our mass-communication culture is exhausted by words. Facing up to language's disappointments and dead ends, he opens a path to its true end.
With chapters on vocation, interpretation, narration, and reconciliation, The End of Words shows how faithful reading of Scripture rather than flashy performance paves the way for effective preaching. Lischer challenges conventional storytelling with a deeper and more biblical view of narrative preaching. The ultimate purpose of preaching, he argues, is to speak God's peace, the message of reconciliation.
While Lischer's End of Words will surely be invaluable to pastors and preachers, his honest, readable style will appeal to anyone concerned with speaking Christianly.

About the Author: Richard Lischer is James T. and Alice Mead Cleland Professor of Preaching at Duke Divinity School.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The End Of Words: The Language Of ...
Publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket