Preaching the Inward Light

by Graves, Michael P.

• ISBN13: 9781602582408
• ISBN10: 1602582408
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-11-25
• Publisher: Baylor Univ Pr

Summary

Studying the history of early Quaker preaching, Michael Graves uses careful rhetorical analysis to provide insights into Quaker theology and practice. Situating the movement within the intellectual context of early seventeenth century Europe, he explores both seminal preachers and lesser known figures who were nonetheless important rhetoricians. Through extant sermons he demonstrates that the early Quakers could be a vocal, even revivalistic,” sect that sought to put into effect world-wide the moral, spiritual, and practical virtues of what they called primitive Christianity.” Thus, Graves challenges the stereotypes of the early movement and shows the denomination to be theologically innovative and socially important. Well-researched and well-written,Preaching the Inward Lightis a timely look backward to these spirited people.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Introduction: Why This Book?	p. 1
Contextual Background of Quaker Impromptu Preaching
Cultural Constraints on Early Quaker Preaching	p. 33
Presuppositions of Early Quaker Preaching	p. 61
The Evolution of Quaker Impromptu Preaching Theory
The Development of Seventeenth-Century Quaker Impromptu Preaching Theory	p. 79
Robert Barclay and the Grounding of Early Quaker Homiletic Theory	p. 113
The Flowering of Early Quaker Homiletic Theory: Samuel Bownas' Manual for Itinerant Impromptu Preachers	p. 131
The Examination of Seventy-Nine Quaker Sermons from the Period 1671 to 1700
Thematic Characteristics of Quaker Sermons, 1671-1700	p. 157
Five Key Metaphors in Early Quaker Sermons, 1671-1700	p. 183
Other Salient Characteristics of Quaker Sermons, 1671-1700	p. 207
A Closer Look at Four Select Quaker Sermons from the Period 1671 to 1700
George Fox Faces the Yearly Meeting in 1674: The Challenge of Legitimacy in a Culture that Values Impromptu, Inspired Discourse	p. 227
Stephen Crisp and the Bedrock of Early Quakerism	p. 257
"This is my testimony unto you from the life of God" The Theorist Tests His Own Advice	p. 279
William Penn Preaches an Impromptu Funeral Sermon	p. 293
Epilogue	p. 309
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	p. 348
Notes	p. 355
Bibliography	p. 415
Index of Works	p. 437
Index of Names	p. 439
Subject Index	p. 447
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