Preaching from the Soul: Insistent Observations on the Sacred Art

by J. Ellsworth Kalas

Book Overview

Careful biblical interpretation; insights into contemporary life; polished delivery; humorous anecdotes; these are the building blocks of preaching that genuinely reach people. Right? Wrong, says Ellsworth Kalas. We have all encountered preachers who seem to know all the fine points of exegesis and inflection, yet whose sermons leave us surprisingly unmoved, aware that we were in the presence of good speaking, but not great preaching. The difference,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0687066301
• ISBN13: 9780687066308
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Abingdon Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.8"