Reviews for Preacher and Cross: Person and Message in Theology and Rhetoric

The average rating for Preacher and Cross: Person and Message in Theology and Rhetoric based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2020-10-20 00:00:00 Anthony Juliani Excellent discussion on the place of rhetoric and the preacher's ethos in the proclamation of the gospel. Resner brings in the homiletic and theological perspectives to give a realistic view of what is happening in the sermon. Should be read in every homiletics class.

Review # 2 was written on 2016-09-26 00:00:00 Fodi Alexandra Solid introduction to the place of rhetoric in homiletical training, especially the concept of ethos. Although I think Resner overstates his usage of 1 Corinthians 1-4 as a theological and conceptual framework (he fails to mention the theme of ethos that runs all throughout the Thessalonians correspondence), he argumentation is overall sound. This text provides a grounded theory for understanding the communicative side of preaching and how the preacher's personality and spiritual journey impacts the preaching event.