Preaching John (Fortress Resources for Preaching) - Softcover

The Gospel of John exhibits a peculiar Christian language and thought that need to be understood and employed in the preaching ministry. The preacher's task involves penetrating the thick and often confusing language of the Gospel and comprehending its frequently paradoxical theology. The preacher can find new and powerful resources for preaching in Johannine language and thought, as well as its use of narrative and discourse. These discoveries facilitate preaching John in ways that are consistent with recent trends in homiletic theory. The method of this book is to combine the practical (how to preach John) with proposals for understanding the Gospel. The author offers a variety of sermon ideas and designs throughout each chapter based on numerous passages selected from the Revised Common Lectionary.

Robert Kysar is a retired professor of Preaching and New Testament from Candler School of Theology at Emory University, Atlanta, GA. Robert has published several books including Greek for Preachers and Stumbling in the Light: New Testament Images for a Changing Church from Chalice Press.