Grieving with Hope by Dr Albin Masarik is a welcome addition to our churches and will provide much enrichment for pastors. Generations of pastors will return to it as they prepare their funeral sermons. Particularly admirable is the analytical detail used in bringing out masterful aspects of the problems encountered in bereavement and the theological aspects of the problem.
I am convinced that this work will enrich libraries in many churches. Our Slovak theology has once again spoken!
Professor Igor Kišš, ThDr
Former Dean, Evangelical Faculty of Theology,
Comenius University in Bratislava
Here is a study of preaching at funerals which is timely and important. At a time when many have lost confidence in the proclamation of Christian hope at the time of death, this book offers a corrective to such hesitancy. It does so by careful theological and pastoral consideration of the task, and it offers practical guidance and suggestions to those who stand before a congregation to declare God’s word in the face of death. Dr Masarik has done us an invaluable service.
Rev Paul Sheppy, PhD
Research Fellow, Regent’s Park College, University of Oxford
Former Secretary, Joint Liturgical Group of Great Britain
This book is an excellent contribution to the question of funeral sermons. It is very rich, written at a high level, but also comprehensible. Dr Masarik has succeeded in integrating several important facets, like counselling, as well. Focused on the main issues, it will surely be very helpful for ministry!
Birgit Weyel, PhD
Chair of Practical Theology,
Evangelisch-Theologische Fakultät, Eberhard Karls Universität, Tübingen
