The Homiletical Plot

by Lowry, Eugene L.

• ISBN13: 9780664222642
• ISBN10: 0664222641
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-11-01
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Pr

Summary

Now in reissue with a new foreword by Fred B. Craddock and afterword by the author, Eugene L. Lowry,The Homiletical Plot, Expanded Edition follows in the same solid tradition of its predecessor. Upon its release,The Homiletical Plotquickly became a pivotal work on the art of preaching. Instead of comments on a biblical passage, Lowry suggested that the sermon follow a narrative form that moves from beginning to end, as with the plot of a story. This expanded edition continues to be an excellent teaching resource and learning tool for all preachers from introductory students to seasoned clergy.

Author Biography

Eugene L. Lowry is William K. McElvaney Professor of Preaching Emeritus, Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Foreword	ix
Fred B. Craddock
Introduction	xix
Section One: The Sermon as Narrative	1	(26)
The Image of the Sermon	4	(11)
Getting Started	15	(7)
Plot Forms	22	(5)
Section Two: The Stages of the Homiletical Plot	27	(62)
Upsetting the Equilibrium	28	(11)
Analyzing the Discrepancy	39	(14)
Disclosing the Clue to Resolution	53	(21)
Experiencing the Gospel	74	(6)
Anticipating the Consequences	80	(9)
Section Three: Other Considerations	89	(28)
Variations	90	(6)
Preparation	96	(9)
Biblical Narrative Preaching	105	(12)
Afterword	117	(16)
Notes	133	(2)
References	135