The Imperative of Preaching: A Theology of Sacred Rhetoric mgr_9781596380875 Gregory of Nazianzus

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Stonehouse (1902-1962) was a minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and Professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia for 33 years

The Imperative of Preaching: A Theology of Sacred Rhetoric mgr_9781596380875 Gregory of NazianzusBelieving that preaching remains of vital importance today, John Carrick argues that its effectiveness can be greatly enhanced if preachers make use of the patterns of communication laid down by God in Scripture for their instruction. He sees in the Bible a sacred rhetoric which the apostles and prophets, and Christ himself, used to awaken, move and persuade their hearers. While depending on the power of the Spirit, the preacher should not neglect any