The impact of contemporary narrative homiletics on interpreting and preaching the Bible

This dissertation examines the impact of contemporary narrative homiletics on interpretation and preaching. Chapter 1 provides the groundwork for the study by laying out the thesis and methodology to be followed. Chapter 2 defines hermeneutics and homiletics from a traditional, historical perspective. The goal of this chapter is not an in-depth study of these fields but the basic presuppositions underlying each as they have historically worked together. Chapter 3 builds on the historical relationship between hermeneutics and homiletics in traditional methods of preaching. Chapter 4 examines the shift in homiletical methods which became known as the New Homiletic. Specifically, this chapter examines the foundational work of Fred B. Craddock in setting forth a predominant model for preaching in mainline preaching today. Chapter 5 defines narrative homiletics according to three current narrative homiletical streams. Chapter 6 offers a conclusion for the study, stating the impact of narrative homiletics on interpretation, preaching, and the church. Finally, suggestions for the future use of narrative elements in traditional homiletics are offered.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Year dc:date.issued

2006

Author dc:creator

• Williams, Randal Alan

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Vogel, Robert A.

• Preaching
• Exposition (Rhetoric)--Religious aspects
• Hermeneutics

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Dc Identifier Other

THESES Ph.D. .W675i

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:repository.sbts.edu:10392/417