Preaching John

by Robert Kysar

Overview

The Gospel of John and 1 John exhibit a peculiar Christian language and thought. The preacher's task, then, involves penetrating the thick and often confusing language of these books and comprehending their frequently paradoxical theology. The preacher can find new and powerful resources for preaching in Johannine language and thought, as well as its use of narrative and discourse. These discoveries facilitate preaching John in ways that are consistent with recent trends in homiletic theory. The method of this book is to combine the practice (how to preach John) with proposals for understanding the Gospel and 1 John. The author offers a variety of sermon ideas and designs throughout each chapter, based on numerous passages selected from the Revised Common Lectionary.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781451417371
Publisher:	Augsburg Fortress, Publishers
Publication date:	05/01/2002
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	855 KB

About the Author

Robert Kysarwas Bandy Professor of Preaching and New Testament Emeritus at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, and an ordained ELCA pastor. He was a renowned Johannine scholar and the author of: John: The Maverick Gospel (rev. ed., 1993), A Beginner's Guide to the Books of the Bible (Augsburg, 1991), Called to Care: Biblical Images for Social Ministry (Fortress Press, 1991), I, II, III John (ACNT; Augsburg, 1986), John (ACNT; Augsburg, 1986), and The Fourth Evangelist and His Gospel (Augsburg, 1975). He also contributed three times to the Proclamation series.

Table of Contents

	Abbreviations	ix
	Preface	xi
	Introduction: The Problem and Promise of Preaching John	1
1.	A Tangle of Theses: Understanding Johannine Research	21
2.	Theological Themes: The Heart of Johannine Thought	45
3.	The Word and Words: Johannine Language	78
4.	Words and Stories: Johannine Discourses and Narratives	98
5.	The King Is Enthroned: The Johannine Passion Story	134
6.	Fragments of Texts: John in the Lectionary	175
	Conclusion: Preaching John in the Roundtable Church	218
Appendix	The Gospel of John in the Revised Common Lectionary	223
	Notes	225
	Bibliography	240
	Index of Passages in John	244
	Index of Sermons and Sermon Fragments	250
	Index of Gospel Lessons in John in the Revised Common Lectionary	251