The Practice of Prophetic Imagination: Preaching an Emancipating Word - Hardcover

Brueggemann, Walter

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9780800698973: The Practice of Prophetic Imagination: Preaching an Emancipating Word
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ISBN 10: 0800698975 ISBN 13: 9780800698973
Publisher: Fortress Press, 2012

Synopsis

Walter Brueggemann declares that the necessary character of truly prophetic preaching today is "a contestation between narratives." If the dominant narrative of our time promotes national self-sufficiency (through militarism) and personal self-sufficiency (through consumerism), it must be opposed by a different narrative. Prophetic preaching takes its stand in a world claimed by a God who is gracious, uncompromisingand real. Brueggemann writes here for leaders in faith communities who bear the responsibility of preaching. He describes the discipline of a prophetic imagination, in an unflinchingly realistic, unwaveringly candid manner.

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About the Author

Walter Brueggemann was William Marcellus McPheeters Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary until his death in 2025. An ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, he is still regarded as the premier Old Testament interpreter and biblical theologian. Among his many publications are Prophetic Imagination and Old Testament Theology

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Publisher
Fortress Press
Publication date
2012
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0800698975
ISBN 13 
9780800698973
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
176
Rating
  • 4.38 out of 5 stars
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