The end of words : the language of reconciliation in a culture of violence / Richard Lischer.

The end of words : the language of reconciliation in a culture of violence / Richard Lischer.

0802829325 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780802829320 (cloth : alk. paper)
0802829325 (cloth ; alk. paper)
9780802829320 (cloth ; alk. paper)
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Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub., ©2005.
Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub., 2005.

Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub., [2005]

©2005

English

x, 179 pages ; 20 cm.
x, 179 p. ; 20 cm.

BV4211.3 .L57 2005

After the horrors and violence of the twentieth century, words can seem futile. In this reflection on the place of preaching today, Richard Lischer recognizes that our mass-communication culture is exhausted by words. Facing up to language’s disappointments and dead ends, he opens a path to its true end. With chapters on vocation, interpretation, narration, and reconciliation, The End of Words shows how faithful reading of Scripture rather than flashy performance paves the way for effective preaching; Lischer challenges conventional storytelling with a deeper and more biblical view of narrative preaching. The ultimate purpose of preaching, he argues, is to speak God’s peace, the message of reconciliation. While Lischer’s End of Words will surely be invaluable to pastors and preachers, his honest, readable style will appeal to anyone concerned with speaking Christianly.

"After the horrors and violence of the twentieth century, words can seem futile. In this reflection on the place of preaching today, Richard Lischer recognizes that our mass-communication culture is exhausted by words. Facing up to language's disappointments and dead ends, he opens a path to its true end." "With chapters on vocation, interpretation, narration, and reconciliation, The End of Words shows how faithful reading of Scripture rather than flashy performance paves the way for effective preaching. Lischer challenges conventional storytelling with a deeper and more biblical view of narrative preaching. The ultimate purpose of preaching, he argues, is to speak God's peace, the message of reconciliation." "While Lischer's End of Words will surely be invaluable to pastors and preachers, his honest, readable style will appeal to anyone concerned with speaking Christianly."--Jacket.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-174) and index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.

BV4211.3 .L57 2005

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