"Teachers of preaching will be grateful for this volume that gives a scholarly, historical and analytical overview to the Anabaptist preaching tradition. Theological themes and emphases of the early Anabaptist movement are still heard in Anabaptist preaching today; all Protestant and Reformed traditions would be richer for hearing them. "This volume fills a void in homiletical literature and would have helped me enormously when my classes were filled with students from the Anabaptist preaching tradition. In the Anabaptist tradition, preaching
is a communal event. After reading this volume, I now
understand what my students have often try to explain to
me regarding their preaching context. The emphasis upon
the communal hearing and proclamation of the word
provides a significant challenge to many Protestant
traditions where preaching is such a solo event,
congregational hearers wait for preaching to happen to
them" "Finally, an outstanding group of
Anabaptist scholars freely offer the homiletical gifts of
their tradition to everyone who has ‘ears to
hear.’ Listen closely to these writers, and you will
discover how your own preaching can be transformed into a
deeply communal, grace-filled form of biblical,
theological, and prophetic witness." "Because I have been so kindly
treated by my Anabaptist sisters and brothers, and
because they have helped me see their treasures, perhaps
I am well-placed to invite other non-Anabaptists to enjoy
the same hospitality I have enjoyed in the house of the
Radical Reformation, and to savor, with me, the unique
treasures found there. . . . This book presents many of
these treasures, surprising treasures to people who have
only an "ice cream social" understanding of
Anabaptists." "In a world that tends to
homogenize everything, Anabaptist preachers need voices
that call them to faithful Anabaptist preaching. Can
sermon delivery reflect our valuing of community? How can
preaching become more biblical? This book will raise many
important questions for preachers. Perhaps surprisingly
the book is also of interest to Anabaptist seekers who
receive the Sunday morning sermon." "Anabaptist Preaching
should be a welcome addition to any evangelical
preacher’s library. Among the insights found in
these 14 chapters are such examples as these: David
Greiser’s introductory chapter offers a helpful
overview for those not familiar with the Anabaptist
homiletical tradition. Dawn Ottoni Wilhelm’s chapter
on prophetic preaching demonstrates how such proclamation
is manifested among Anabaptists, and Nancy R.
Heisey’s section on hermeneutics and sermon
preparation is a valuable, accessible resource to the
novice preacher. I heartily recommend this book." "These fourteen women and men
contribute substantially to a new generation of
Anabaptist and Mennonite preaching. While oriented in
scripture and the historical Anabaptist tradition, they
boldly take on the challenge of current communication
theories and hermeneutics for a postmodern context. One
can’t miss the high view of scripture that pervades
the writing. The book deserves careful reading and
dialogue among preachers and would-be preachers who wish
to grow in this ministry." "This stimulating work is a
‘yes, but’ book. It challenges us with
preaching as privilege and responsibility. Preaching is
not simply a lecture expressing one’s insight but a
prophetic ministry of speaking from our Lord a word in
which the meaning of his Word is heard again. This
humbling challenge calls the preacher to an honest stance
between God and those listening, hearing and bringing
both into the conversation. Good preaching creates such a
vicarious dialogue. This book opens windows for us into
the larger space of ministry as spokespersons for the
Master." Anabaptist Preaching orders:
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