Lectionary Levity

The Use of Humor in Preaching

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Denominations, Episcopalianism
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Author: Ian S. Markham, Samantha R. E. Gottlich ISBN: 9780819233585
Publisher: Church Publishing Inc. Publication: October 1, 2017
Imprint: Church Publishing Language: English
Author: Ian S. Markham, Samantha R. E. Gottlich
ISBN: 9780819233585
Publisher: Church Publishing Inc.
Publication: October 1, 2017
Imprint: Church Publishing
Language: English

• Addresses all 156 Gospel readings in the 3-year lectionary cycle • Provides basic exegetical summary and then concludes with humorous story or joke Spanning all 3 years of the lectionary cycle, this book provides a welcome tool for the renewal of preaching from the gospel readings. In a concise, uniform, and simple format, the authors provide a thematic summary of the gospel, list several possible points for preaching, and offer a humorous story for the week that illumines the deeper meaning of the biblical text. Lectionary Levity also functions as a practical manual on how to use humor in preaching and allows the reader to view the gospel in a different light so as to enliven the worship experience. A treasure trove of biblical insights, homiletical helps, and just good humor!

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• Addresses all 156 Gospel readings in the 3-year lectionary cycle • Provides basic exegetical summary and then concludes with humorous story or joke Spanning all 3 years of the lectionary cycle, this book provides a welcome tool for the renewal of preaching from the gospel readings. In a concise, uniform, and simple format, the authors provide a thematic summary of the gospel, list several possible points for preaching, and offer a humorous story for the week that illumines the deeper meaning of the biblical text. Lectionary Levity also functions as a practical manual on how to use humor in preaching and allows the reader to view the gospel in a different light so as to enliven the worship experience. A treasure trove of biblical insights, homiletical helps, and just good humor!

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