J. Dwayne Howell – författare

Essays on the art of preaching, exploring the personal nature of the speaker's presentation and of hearer's interpretation of the expounded text.Preaching is a very personal process: a minister or speaker prepares his or her own sermon and presents it to the congregation. Sermons draw upon the Bible as a central source, and the source provides a basis of faith for the believing community. The preaching event is also personal for the individual members of the congregation, who receive the preacher's words, based on a biblical text, in their own unique way. In the synthesis of Biblical text, sermon, and listener response, many testimonies are present. Preaching and the Personal is a collection of papers that have been presented at the Society of Biblical Literature. These papers encourage and nurture dialogue among scholars who share an interest in the unique theological problems inherent to the relationship between biblical interpretation and proclamation. Preaching and the Personal opens a stimulating dialogue in the field.

What is to be the church's response to the immigrant? Most immigrants in American society are seeking a better life. They are among the most vulnerable, possessing little and at the mercy of those they work for in the communities where they live. The essays in this book address issues for churches to consider as they seek to better understand how to respond to immigration. The book examines biblical, ethical, theological, and homiletical areas of the topic and includes contributions from experienced pastors, theologians, legal experts, and activists. With contributions from:Sarah Ellen Eads AdkinsClaudio Carvalhaes Jason W. CrosbyMiguel A. De La TorreRebecca HensleyRobert HochMelanie A. HowardMaha KolkoGerald C. LiuJoy MooreHeidi NeumarkOwen K. RossLis ValleMichael Waters