Author:
Gary V Smith
Publisher:
Broadman & Holman
Year:
1994
Description:
The prophets of Old Testament times wee among the most persuasive preachers in all of history. They communicated messages powerful enough to change individual lives, dramatically impact decisions of the world’s greatest leaders and cause entire nations to repent and return to faithful obedience.
Perhaps most amazing, the prophets achieved this success without benefit of either modern electronics or formal training in persuasive techniq2ue and communication theory.
How do we explain the prophets’ success? Was their message alone sufficient? Did their success result from the convicting power of God working among their audiences? Or, did they rely on a special understanding of their audience’s behavior, beliefs, attitudes, and needs?
In The prophets as Preachers, Gary Smith argues that the correct answer would be “all of the above.” As he supports this assertion, he provides a stimulating new study of the Old Testament prophets. Reaching beyond traditional presentation of Scripture and historical data, he looks through their eyes, sees their worldviews and explores the communications process and the dynamics of persuation.
As a result, this book serves equally well as a primary text for upper-level college courses and seminary courses on the Old Testament prophets, or a supplemental text for preaching classes. 372 pages hardcover
The Prophets As Preachers- An Introduction to the Hebrew Prophets
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Author:
Gary V Smith
Publisher:
Broadman & Holman
Year:
1994
Description:
The prophets of Old Testament times wee among the most persuasive preachers in all of history. They communicated messages powerful enough to change individual lives, dramatically impact decisions of the world’s greatest leaders and cause entire nations to repent and return to faithful obedience.
Perhaps most amazing, the prophets achieved this success without benefit of either modern electronics or formal training in persuasive techniq2ue and communication theory.
How do we explain the prophets’ success? Was their message alone sufficient? Did their success result from the convicting power of God working among their audiences? Or, did they rely on a special understanding of their audience’s behavior, beliefs, attitudes, and needs?
In The prophets as Preachers, Gary Smith argues that the correct answer would be “all of the above.” As he supports this assertion, he provides a stimulating new study of the Old Testament prophets. Reaching beyond traditional presentation of Scripture and historical data, he looks through their eyes, sees their worldviews and explores the communications process and the dynamics of persuation.
As a result, this book serves equally well as a primary text for upper-level college courses and seminary courses on the Old Testament prophets, or a supplemental text for preaching classes. 372 pages hardcover
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