Walter Brueggemann declares that the necessary character of truly prophetic preaching today is "a contestation between narratives." If the dominant narrative of our time promotes national self-sufficiency (through militarism) and personal self-sufficiency (through consumerism), it must be opposed by a different narrative. Prophetic preaching takes its stand in a world claimed by a God who is gracious, uncompromisingand real. Brueggemann writes here for leaders in faith communities who bear the responsibility of preaching. He describes the discipline of a prophetic imagination, in an unflinchingly realistic, unwaveringly candid manner.
- ISBN10 0800698975
- ISBN13 9780800698973
- Publish Date 1 January 2012
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Fortress Press,U.S.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 176
- Language English