Overview
A leading theologian offers a primer on the ministry of preaching that demonstrates the implications of theological exegesis for sermon preparation and delivery.
Leading Scholar Offers a Theological Approach to Preaching
This primer on the ministry of preaching connects reading the Bible theologically with preparing and preaching sermons. Hans Boersma explains that exegesis involves looking beyond the historical and literal meaning of the text to the hidden sacramental reality of Christ himself, which enables us to reach the deepest meaning of the Scriptures. He provides models for theological sermons along with commentary on exegetical and homiletical method and explains that patristic exegesis is relevant for reading the Bible today. The book includes a foreword by Eugene H. Peterson.
This primer on the ministry of preaching connects reading the Bible theologically with preparing and preaching sermons. Hans Boersma explains that exegesis involves looking beyond the historical and literal meaning of the text to the hidden sacramental reality of Christ himself, which enables us to reach the deepest meaning of the Scriptures. He provides models for theological sermons along with commentary on exegetical and homiletical method and explains that patristic exegesis is relevant for reading the Bible today. The book includes a foreword by Eugene H. Peterson.
- | Author: Eugene Peterson, Hans Boersma
- | Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
- | Publication Date: Jul 19, 2016
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- | Binding: Paperback / softback
- | ISBN-13: 9780801097454
- | ISBN-10: 0801097452