Preaching Fools The Gospel as a Rhetoric of Folly

Across national and cultural borders, the archetype of the fool has played a significant role in how communities interpret and ascribe identity. As Charles Campbell and Johan Cilliers remind us, the Christian preacher, tasked with delivering a paradoxical gospel, is a fool. In a delicate exploration...

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Main Authors Campbell, Charles L, Cilliers, Johan H
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Waco Baylor University Press 2012
Edition1
Subjects
Christianity
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES
Preaching
RELIGION
Rhetoric
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Summary:Across national and cultural borders, the archetype of the fool has played a significant role in how communities interpret and ascribe identity. As Charles Campbell and Johan Cilliers remind us, the Christian preacher, tasked with delivering a paradoxical gospel, is a fool. In a delicate exploration with enlightening results, Preaching Fools uses a diverse representation of fools and foolish actions to show how modern preaching is inseparable from the folly of the cross. Campbell and Cilliers walk the fine line between the ugliness and beauty of the gospel and challenge readers toward a deeper engagement with its unsettling message.
ISBN:1602583676
9781602583672
9781602583658
160258365X