The End of words : The Language of reconciliation in a culture of violence

"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... Full description

Main Author:	Lischer, Richard.
Published:	Grand Rapids, Michigan : Eerdmans, 2005
Subjects:	PREACHING. RECONCILIATION - RELIGIOUS ASPECTS - CHRISTIANITY.
Online Access:	Full text DRC - Book opens through link in DTL
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Summary:	"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
Item Description:	Includes Index and Bibliographical References.
Physical Description:	eBook
ISBN:	9780802829320

The End of words : The Language of reconciliation in a culture of violence

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