Masters of Preaching Volume Twcb

In this follow-up work, Father Ray E. Atwood examines the lives, theologies, and preaching examples of the Church's greatest preachers. This book tells the story, in biographical form, of Catholic preaching from the Old Testament through today, concluding with the homilies of our present Holy Father, Benedict XVI.

List of contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

Introduction

1 The Principles and Mechanics of Effective Preaching

2 Preaching in the Old Testament

3 Preaching in the New Testament

4 Preaching in the Post-Apostolic Church

5 Preaching in the Patristic Age

6 Preaching in the Middle Ages

7 Preaching in the Reformation and Post-Reformation Periods

8 Preaching in the Modern and Contemporary Era

Conclusion

Abbreviations

Chronology of Historical Periods and Homilists Covered in This Book

Patristic Appendix

Mass Readings Index

Bibliography

Index of Homilies

Index

About the Author

About the author

Reverend Ray E. Atwood is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. He is pastor of Prince of Peace Cluster in Traer, Iowa.

Summary

In this follow-up work, Father Ray E. Atwood examines the lives, theologies, and preaching examples of the Church’s greatest preachers. This book tells the story, in biographical form, of Catholic preaching from the Old Testament through today, concluding with the homilies of our present Holy Father, Benedict XVI.

Product details

• Authors: Ray Atwood, Ray E Atwood, Ray E. Atwood, Atwood Ray E.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.02.2014
• EAN: 9780761862062
• ISBN: 978-0-7618-6206-2
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Religion, RELIGION / Christianity / History, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Preaching, RELIGION / Sermons / Christian, Christianity, History of Religion, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church, Christian social thought & activity, Religious social & pastoral thought & activity, Sermons, Christian sermons, RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic / General