War Time Preaching and Teaching

by Jeffrey J. Richards

Overview

Description:
War Time Preaching and Teaching explores the hermeneutics (science of interpretation) and homiletics (art of preaching) of both Rudolf Bultmann and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The book explores the thought and impact of these two theologians primarily within the American debate. Both Bultmann and Bonhoeffer are somewhat misunderstood, and it seems that they are either totally accepted or rejected, depending in many instances on one's personal understanding of their method of biblical interpretation. The book attempts to objectively view their methods of biblical interpretation and how they expressed their research in their writings, preaching, and teaching. Both concluded that the presenting of the Gospel in a relevant manner is the ultimate need for humankind today. Both lived during a most challenging period of world history, but were able to communicate in a captivating manner. Certainly the times in which we live today call fro those who possess a similar commitment.

About the Contributor(s):
Jeffrey Jon Richards, Th.M. Dallas, Ph.D., Drew, Dr.theol., Marburg, has served on the faculties of several seminaries and universities and is president of Global Teaching and Preaching, an international ministry focusing on ministry in the Yucatan, Eastern Europe and several African countries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781620326855
Publisher:	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date:	10/28/2012
Pages:	238
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Jeffrey Jon Richards, Th.M. Dallas, Ph.D., Drew, Dr.theol., Marburg, has served on the faculties of several seminaries and universities and is president of Global Teaching and Preaching, an international ministry focusing on ministry in the Yucatan, Eastern Europe and several African countries.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

Introduction 1

A Traditional Views of Bultmann and Bonhoeffer

B Towards an Interpretation of the Relationship of Bultmann and Bonhoeffer

Chapter 1 Rudolf Bultmann's Hermeneutics and His Sermons 25

A Introduction

B Hermeneutical Methodology

C Sermonic Exposition

D Hermeneutics and Preaching: Conclusion

Chapter 2 Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Practical Exegesis and His Hermeneutics 121

A Introduction

B Bonhoeffer's Method

C Reconstruction of Bonhoeffer's Hermeneutical Principles

D View of the Prison Letters and the Hermeneutical Program Formulated within the Prison Cell

Chapter 3 Comparison 195

A Introduction

B Bultmann

C Bonhoeffer

D Bultmann and Bonhoeffer: Summary

Bibliography 217

Index 223