The Word before the Powers: An Ethic of Preaching

In this examination of the ethical significance of preaching, Charles Campbell provides both fresh insights into the relationship between preaching and ethics and a challenging moral vision for the contemporary church. Moving beyond a narrow focus on moral decision-making or social-issues sermons, Campbell argues that a particular ethic—nonviolent resistance—is inherent in the practice of preaching and shapes the moral life of the church. In the face of the powers, the fundamental ethical t...