Unpacking Prophetic Preaching: The Pastor as Cultured Actor
Although the concept of prophetic preaching gets bantered around a good bit in pastoral circles, like many professional “buzz words” this one needs some unpacking. In this article, I will provide a brief overview of various understandings of prophetic preaching, illustrating the impact of history an...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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2012
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Review and expositor
Year: 2012, Volume: 109, Issue: 3, Pages: 429-447 |
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Summary: | Although the concept of prophetic preaching gets bantered around a good bit in pastoral circles, like many professional “buzz words” this one needs some unpacking. In this article, I will provide a brief overview of various understandings of prophetic preaching, illustrating the impact of history and culture on what it means to engage in prophetic preaching. I will then argue that pastors are cultured actors and provide a basic understanding of how cultural theory can illuminate options available to pastors who wish to preach prophetically. Specifically, I will articulate three dimensions of culture that significantly influence the options for prophetic speech. Finally, I will offer some suggestions to pastors who wish to engage more effectively in prophetic preaching. |
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ISSN: | 2052-9449 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Review and expositor
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/003463731210900309 |