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Nieman, James R., 1956-

Knowing the context : frames, tools, and signs for preaching / James R. Nieman. - Minneapolis : Fortress Press, c2008. - viii, 93 p. ; 22 cm. - Elements of preaching .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 85-93).

Editor's foreword -- Introduction -- How context matters in preaching -- How preaching relates to context -- Historical views of contextual preaching -- Frames for approaching contexts -- Context identified but not isolated -- Different ways to frame context -- Using frames in a congregation -- Tools for exploring contexts -- Tools that focus on practices -- Tools that focus on products -- Using tools in a congregation -- Signs for interpreting contexts -- Signs and what they mean -- Strong signs as the focus -- Telling the truth through signs -- Using signs in a congregation -- How preaching works with context -- Contextual preaching and other ministries -- A study of contextual preaching -- Guidelines for contextual preaching practice.

ISBN: 9780800662622 (alk. paper) 0800662628 (alk. paper)

LCCN: 2008011154

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA855046 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 014584621 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Preaching.

LC Class. No.: BV4211.3 / .N54 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 251