Masters of Preaching

More Poignant and Powerful Homilists in Church History

Ray E. Atwood (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

484 Seiten

2013
Hamilton Books (Verlag)
978-0-7618-6206-2 (ISBN)

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In this follow-up work, Father Ray E. Atwood examines the lives, theologies, and preaching examples of the Church’s greatest preachers. This book tells the story, in biographical form, of Catholic preaching from the Old Testament through today, concluding with the homilies of our present Holy Father, Benedict XVI.

Who were Catholicism’s greatest orators? What was the key to their effectiveness? Was it mere scholastic ability or spiritual inspiration? The answer is “both.” In this follow-up work, Father Ray E. Atwood examines the lives, theologies, and preaching examples of the Church’s greatest preachers. This book tells the story, in biographical form, of Catholic preaching from the Old Testament through today, concluding with the homilies of Benedict XVI. Masters of Preaching takes the reader around the world in search of homiletic gems. Readers will learn about the stories of familiar figures, such as Saint Gregory the Great, and less familiar figures, such as Monsignor Francis Friedl. Readers will also discover how these men moved their congregations to deeper faith and greater understanding of the mysteries of salvation. Two appendices at the end of the book serve as a terrific resource for those looking for practical illustrations of lectionary themes. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the subjects of public speaking and Church history.

Reverend Ray E. Atwood is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. He is pastor of Prince of Peace Cluster in Traer, Iowa.

Preface

Acknowledgements

Introduction

1 The Principles and Mechanics of Effective Preaching

2 Preaching in the Old Testament

3 Preaching in the New Testament

4 Preaching in the Post-Apostolic Church

5 Preaching in the Patristic Age

6 Preaching in the Middle Ages

7 Preaching in the Reformation and Post-Reformation Periods

8 Preaching in the Modern and Contemporary Era

Conclusion

Abbreviations

Chronology of Historical Periods and Homilists Covered in This Book

Patristic Appendix

Mass Readings Index

Bibliography

Index of Homilies

Index

About the Author

Erscheint lt. Verlag	19.12.2013
Verlagsort	Lanham, MD
Sprache	englisch
Maße	161 x 237 mm
Gewicht	844 g
Themenwelt	Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Religionsgeschichte
	Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte
	Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Liturgik / Homiletik
	Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Moraltheologie / Sozialethik
	Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Pastoraltheologie
ISBN-10	0-7618-6206-4 / 0761862064
ISBN-13	978-0-7618-6206-2 / 9780761862062
Zustand	Neuware