Narrative preaching — yet another perspective
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Date
2002
Authors
Van Rensburg, J. J.
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Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State
Abstract
The theme of narrative preaching has been widely discussed for more than a decade.
However, only recently did the interest in this form of communication of the gospel
of Jesus Christ become apparent within the congregational context. Ministers increasingly
find it necessary to adopt a new approach in preaching. This interest was
particularly enhanced by the postmodern emphasis on a hermeneutic approach and
the importance of narratives and metaphors. This article endeavours to stimulate
further interest on an academic level by researching certain problems necessitating
a warning against indulgence of narrative preaching without understanding its nature
and challenges. The wrong approach may cause an abuse of narratives and a resistance
against any attempt to communicate the gospel in this manner.
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Keywords
Homilectics, Narrative preaching, Sermon
Citation
Van Rensburg, J. J. (2002). Narrative preaching — yet another perspective. Acta Theologica, 22(2), 219-233.