In this Book
- The Practice of Prophetic Imagination: Preaching an Emancipating Word
- Book
- 2012
- Published by: Augsburg Fortress Publishers
summary
Walter Brueggemann declares that the necessary character of truly prophetic preaching today is "a contestation between narratives." If the dominant narrative of our time promotes national self-sufficiency (through militarism) and personal self-sufficiency (through consumerism), it must be opposed by a different narrative. Prophetic preaching takes its stand in a world claimed by a God who is gracious, uncompromising—and real. Brueggemann writes here for leaders in faith communities who bear the responsibility of preaching. He describes the discipline of a prophetic imagination, in an unflinchingly realistic, unwaveringly candid manner.
Table of Contents
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- Title Page, Copyright
- pp. 2-5
- Dedication
- pp. vii-x
- Chapter 5. The Burst of Newness amid Waiting
- pp. 101-128
- Chapter 6. The Continuing Mandate
- pp. 129-150
Additional Information
ISBN
9781451419764
MARC Record
OCLC
822018917
Pages
176
Launched on MUSE
2014-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No