In this Book
- Preaching Fools: The Gospel as a Rhetoric of Folly
- Book
- 2012
- Published by: Baylor University Press
summary
Across national and cultural borders, the archetype of the fool has played a significant role in how communities interpret and ascribe identity. As Charles Campbell and Johan Cilliers remind us, the Christian preacher, tasked with delivering a paradoxical gospel, is a fool. In a delicate exploration with enlightening results, Preaching Fools uses a diverse representation of fools and foolish actions to show how modern preaching is inseparable from the folly of the cross. Campbell and Cilliers walk the fine line between the ugliness and beauty of the gospel and challenge readers toward a deeper engagement with its unsettling message.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgments
- pp. xv-xvii
- 1. Don Quixote and the Cross
- pp. 1-15
- 2. Folly at the Heart of Preaching
- pp. 17-38
- 4. Melting the Solidity of the World
- pp. 67-102
- 5. Fooling the World: The Folly of Jesus
- pp. 103-126
- 6. Laughter and Lament
- pp. 127-151
- 7. Preaching Fools
- pp. 153-180
- 8. The Rhetoric of Folly
- pp. 181-216
- Bibliography
- pp. 217-235
Additional Information
ISBN
9781602583672
Related ISBN(s)
9781602583658, 9781602583665, 9781602587311
MARC Record
OCLC
801412579
Pages
271
Launched on MUSE
2012-06-26
Language
English
Open Access
No
Copyright
2012