Birthing the Sermon: Women Preachers on the Creative Process

Binding firm, cover has moderate shelfwear and scuffing. About three instances of penciled in marginalia, otherwise text unmarked. Faint stains on outside of text block.An Eighth Day View:Exploring the metaphor of preaching as a mother conceiving and giving birth to faith, "Birthing the Sermon" addresses the historical and contemporary challenges faced by women preachers and aims to answer questions about their role in preaching. The twelve women contributors share their perspectives on the process of conceiving, nourishing, and delivering a sermon, reflecting diverse homiletical styles, theological traditions, and racial-ethnic communities. The book emphasizes the unique experiences of women, drawing parallels between their bodily rhythms and the creative process of preaching. It also seeks to encourage young preachers and explore the origins and sustenance of preaching. Contributors and their affiliation include: Barbara Shires Blaisdell (Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)) Teresa L. Fry Brown (African Methodist Episcopal Church. Jana Childers (Presbyterian Church (USA)) Linda L. Clader (Episcopal Church) Yvette Flunder (United Church of Christ) Mary G. Graves (Presbyterian Church (USA)) Linda Carolyn Loving (Presbyterian Church (USA)) Barbara K. Lundblad (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) Karen Stokes (Presbyterian Church (USA)) Barbara Brown Taylor (Episcopal Church) Mary Donovan Turner (Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)) Margaret Moers Wenig (Reformed Judiasm) Title:: Birthing the Sermon: Women Preachers on the Creative Process Author:: Childrers, Jana L. ISBN Number:: 082720230X ISBN-13: 9780827202306 Location Published:: Chalice Press: January 2001 Binding:: Paper Back Book Condition:: Used - Good Categories: Homiletics Seller ID:: 245113