Preaching John / Robert Kysar.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kysar, Robert.

Series:

Fortress resources for preaching

Fortress Resources for Preaching

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. John--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Bible. John.

Bible. John--Homiletical use.

Physical Description:

xii, 252 pages ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

Minneapolis : Fortress Press, 2002.

Summary:

The Gospel of John exhibits a peculiar Christian language and thought that need to be understood and employed in the preaching ministry. The preacher's task involves penetrating the thick and often confusing language of the Gospel and comprehending its frequently paradoxical theology. The preacher can find new and powerful resources for preaching in Johannine language and thought, as well as its use of narrative and discourse. These discoveries facilitate preaching John in ways that are consistent with recent trends in homiletic theory. The method of this book is to combine the practical (how to preach John) with proposals for understanding the Gospel. The author offers a variety of sermon ideas and designs throughout each chapter based on numerous passages selected from the Revised Common Lectionary.

Contents:

Introduction: The Problem and Promise of Preaching John 1

1. A Tangle of Theses: Understanding Johannine Research 21

2. Theological Themes: The Heart of Johannine Thought 45

3. The Word and Words: Johannine Language 78

4. Words and Stories: Johannine Discourses and Narratives 98

5. The King Is Enthroned: The Johannine Passion Story 134

6. Fragments of Texts: John in the Lectionary 175

Conclusion: Preaching John in the Roundtable Church 218

Appendix The Gospel of John in the Revised Common Lectionary 223.

Notes:

Includes bibliographic references and indexes.

ISBN:

0800632265

OCLC:

49726227