Christian Preaching: A Trinitarian Theology of Proclamation

Author: Michael Pasquarello, III

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Books abound that discuss preaching in terms of homiletic method and technique. From sermon design, style, and delivery to illustrations, video clips, and sociological trends, preaching books often provide quick-fix solutions and focus exclusively on the pastor.Instead of concentrating on secondary matters such as these, veteran pastor Michael Pasquarello seeks to "change the subject" of Christian preaching to focus attention on the Triune God. He reappropriates the church's classical confession of faith in the Triune God as the basis of Christian preaching and all it involves. He also takes a broader look at the theological justification for speaking of God, offering "a Trinitarian vision of practice by which our thoughts, words and lives may be more carefully weighed and made true to the One of whom we speak."This well-crafted book provides both theological reflection and sample sermons that exemplify Pasquarello's vision for trinitarian preaching. Throughout, Pasquarello draws upon key figures from the Christian tradition--such as Augustine, Irenaeus, Luther, and Wesley--as well as many contemporary authors to support his call for all preachers to think theologically, regardless of denomination and preaching style. Each chapter concludes with a sample sermon that shows how this theology of preaching can be worked out in the pulpit.This engaging work enables pastors in mainline, evangelical, and emergent churches as well as seminary students gain a theological understanding of Christian preaching and to honor God in their practice.0.69" H x 8.94" L x 6.16" W (0.69 lbs) 220 pagesPublisher: Baker AcademicUS SRP: $ 18.99 USPub Date: January 2007Author Information: Michael Pasquarello III (PhD, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill) is Granger E. and Anna A. Fisher Professor of Preaching at Asbury Theological Seminary and has more than twenty years of pastoral experience in the United Methodist Church. He is the author of Sacred Rhetoric: Preaching as a Theological and Pastoral Practice of the Church and the coeditor of Narrative Reading, Narrative Preaching: Reuniting New Testament Interpretation and Proclamation.Endorsements: "Michael Pasquarello has written a 'must read' book articulating a trinitarian vision for preaching. In it he has given detailed attention to the vocation of the church and to the spiritual formation of its preachers and congregants. His compelling argument is richly informed by traditional biblical hermeneutics, creedal history understood as storied attestation of the witness of Scripture, and liturgical theology and practice considered as embodied performance of the Bible's divine narrative. Here is a clear summons to the church to abandon all lesser homiletic aims and to prayerfully and faithfully proclaim the Holy gospel to the glory of God."--Charles L. Bartow, Carl and Helen Egner Professor of Speech Communication in Ministry, Princeton Theological Seminary"Like all of Michael Pasquarello's work, his newest book not only upholds the classical Christian tradition but also breathes new vitality into it. In an era in which preaching is reduced to persuasive communication, Pasquarello reminds us that the Christian message has a content that originates in and gives expression to Father, Son, and Holy Spirit."--Richard Lischer, James T. and Alice Mead Cleland Professor of Preaching, Duke Divinity School"Pasquarello's Christian Preaching brings together two disciplines that have sadly grown apart such that they almost developed irreconcilable differences--preaching and theology. Preaching is too often focused on technique as if this will make it effective and relevant. Theology proceeds as if preaching did not exist. Yet as Pasquarello reminds us the greatest theologians were regular preachers whose theology grew out of their preaching. Pasquarello unites what we rendered asunder. He offers a brilliant critique of theology as technique and draws on the theology and sermons of Irenaeus, Augustine, Luther, Wesley, and others, convincingly demonstrating that effective, pragmatic preaching requires substantive theological engagement (and vice versa). This book accomplishes its purpose so well that it should be used not only in preaching courses but also in basic theology courses. No preacher should be let loose on a congregation without passing through Pasquarello's Christian Preaching."--D. Stephen Long, associate professor of systematic theology, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary"Boldly challenging homiletical accommodation to American culture, Pasquarello seeks to change the subject of preaching from method and 'marketing' to the Triune God, who is the source and goal of our speech. A welcome theological vision of preaching."--Charles L. Campbell, Peter Marshall Professor of Homiletics, Columbia Theological Seminary"One of the refreshing things about this fine book by Michael Pasquarello is that, when he thinks about the ministry of preaching, he is not afraid to measure the breadth historically or to plumb the depth theologically. Pasquarello has written this book like a good sermon--faithfully, thoughtfully, prayerfully, and with a profound word to speak. We are in his debt."--Thomas G. Long, Bandy Professor of Preaching, Candler School of Theology

Christian Preaching: A Trinitarian Theology of Proclamation Author: Michael Pasquarello, III
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