Preaching (1985)

by Fred B. Craddock

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A standard textbook on the art and craft of preaching. Craddock weaves history, theology, and hermeneutics into an exhaustive text on sermon preparation and preaching. Painstakingly prepared for seminary students and clergy, this book answers the fundamental question: How does one prepare and deliver a sermon? Craddock's approach is practical, but also allows for concentrated study of any particular dimension of the process. "Filled with practical wisdom. . . . A liberating book."--Richard Lischer, Duke University.… (more)

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I think it is a very good book that brings together several voices: that of experience, practical wisdom, and a keen appreciation of the philosophical/theological questions involved. (

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rsairs | Feb 9, 2014 |

This is a dull book. Some of the paragraphs are ghastly long. Just make sure you are good and awake when you crack it open. (

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w_bishop | Feb 25, 2008 |

One of the best volumes on the subject available. This book set the standard for others. (

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This is not the same as The preacher and preaching : reviving the art in the twentieth century by Samuel T. Logan.

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A standard textbook on the art and craft of preaching. Craddock weaves history, theology, and hermeneutics into an exhaustive text on sermon preparation and preaching. Painstakingly prepared for seminary students and clergy, this book answers the fundamental question: How does one prepare and deliver a sermon? Craddock's approach is practical, but also allows for concentrated study of any particular dimension of the process. "Filled with practical wisdom. . . . A liberating book."--Richard Lischer, Duke University.

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A four-part series by Fred B. Craddock with his theories and basics of sound preaching. For seminary students and preaching veterans. 120 minutes.

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