Focusing on the interpretation of parables, this book offers valuable insights for preachers confronting homiletical challenges. It features commentary on thirty-three parables, providing practical suggestions for effectively preaching each one. David Buttrick's approach combines theological reflection with practical application, making it a useful resource for enhancing sermon delivery and understanding of these biblical stories.
Focusing on the theological intricacies of the Sermon on the Mount, David Buttrick explores its significance and contemporary relevance for preaching. He presents a comprehensive overview of the text, addressing key theological concerns, including the authenticity of Jesus' words. The book also features detailed commentary, practical preaching strategies, and examples of Buttrick's own sermons, making it a valuable resource for homileticians eager to engage with this foundational biblical text.
David Buttrick critiques contemporary preaching and the church's relevance, exploring the diminishing image of the kingdom of God. He examines biblical interpretations from both the Old and New Testaments regarding God's rule and the kingdom's presence, highlighting the complexities and tensions between the kingdom and the church. This insightful analysis encourages a reevaluation of preaching practices in light of scriptural teachings.
Buttrick presents a complete homiletic that focuses on how sermons form in consciousness and how the language of preaching functions in the communal consciousness of a congregation. His phenomenological approach marks a sharp departure from older homiletics.
Focusing on the conflict stories in the Synoptic Gospels, David Buttrick offers a thorough analysis of the controversies within these narratives, addressing challenges for pastors in interpretation and teaching. He emphasizes the need to confront anti-Jewish sentiments present in the texts and encourages readers to reassess their biases. By exploring contemporary relevance and providing sample sermons, Buttrick equips preachers with tools to convey these complex stories more effectively in modern contexts.