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The Witness of Preaching, Second Edition
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Average Rating:  out of 7 Reviews
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Price: $24.95
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Sale: $14.95
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Manufacturer: Westminster John Knox Press
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EAN (European Article Number): 9780664229436
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Thomas G. Long
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Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
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Edition: 2
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Dewey Decimal Number: 251
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Publication Date: 2005-10-20
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Reading Level: 240
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Description: This thorough and detailed revision of this classic text is even clearer and more helpful than the first edition. Long has updated the language, expanded the key chapter on biblical exegesis, incorporating many additional examples of textual interpretation, and has included more examples of sermon forms, illustrations, and conclusions. He continues to critically engage the best thinkers in the field of homiletics, bringing into the conversation both important new voices and the latest works of those who appeared in the first edition. In addition, he addresses some of the new forces at work, such as the use of video clips and PowerPoint in sermons. As in the first edition, Long allows the theological image of bearing witness to the gospel to govern and organize every aspect of the process of creating a sermon from beginning to end - from the interpretation of a biblical text to the oral delivery of the sermon. This book will be of value to both seminary students and the veteran preacher.
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Customer Reviews
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Review Summary: Good an clear introduction in preaching |
Date: 2007-12-08 |
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Details: This book gives a clear introduction in preaching. It gives an overview of the various type op preachers and discusses the pro and contra of each type.
It gives also a clear introduction in the way a good sermon can be created. How to get from bible text to sermon and how to create the various parts of the sermon. From introduction to conclusion.
I like this book very much! |
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Review Summary: An Excellent Book |
Date: 2007-04-02 |
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Details: I'll keep it short. Get the book. Read the book. Reread the book. Reread the book. Reread the book. Learn what it says. Reflect upon what it says. Keep it on your desk for easy consultation. It will help immeasureably. This book is one of those rare jewels that the busy preacher, if it wasn't used in seminary, needs to get and imbibe from deeply and even more deeply still! |
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Review Summary: outstanding |
Date: 2007-03-15 |
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Details: This book is outstanding for anyone planning to preach and anyone interested in good preaching. The subtlety of this book is fascinating. But, also see Craddock's. |
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Review Summary: Still the benchmark |
Date: 2005-12-06 |
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Details: The first edition of Witness has become the standard text in intro to preaching classes, much as Broadus was at the beginning of the 20th century. Like countless others, I was guided into preaching with Witness. This second edition presents several improvements. The most notable of these are the inclusion of more concrete examples that illustrate the process of sermon preparation and the addition of some "homiletical lore," addressing everything from filing illustrative material to Power Point. Simultaneously, all the brilliant insights and clear presentation that made the first edition such a success are present in this volume.
As a student, colleague, and friend of Tom's for the last few years, I can say that this book truly does represent his great passions: preaching, and teaching others to preach. I cannot reccommend it highly enough. |
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Review Summary: Fine introduction to preaching |
Date: 2004-05-28 |
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Details: In this book, Thomas Long gives those preparing to preach a fine, step-by-step introduction to sermon writing and delivery. Beginning with choosing a text, Long shows how one might analyze the text to determine the central meaning, and look for new angles in Bible passages that may challenge our understanding of that text (or make for a unique sermon). The remaining steps are similarly detailed, yet highly adaptable for your own individual style. Furthermore, Long apparently knows the young preacher's habit of delivering a sermon that is either too broad or rambling, so he always makes sure that the sermon stays on-track. Finally, a big benefit of this book is Long's constant reminder that sermons are works that are meant to be delivered orally, and thus heard (not read). Keeping the lay audience in mind and how people typically listen/hear was highly valuable to me. Recommended for those who want to learn more about what kind of work goes into sermon prep. |
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