How Far Down Dare I Drink?

This volume of sermons reflects Davies' imaginary qualities as he puts himself in the shoes of both biblical characters and the members of his congregation, using Christological exegesis and his love of art to produce compassionate, credible, and relevant sermons.

About the author

Horton Marlais Davies, formerly Professor at Princeton University, was a minister in Wallingford, London during the Blitz in World War II; he then founded the department of religion at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, South Africa, around the time of apartheid; finally he came to America at the time of the Human Rights protests. He is the author of thirty-six books, including, Worship and Theology in England; Varieties of English Preaching, 1900-1960; The English Metaphysical Preachers, 1588-1645; and the co-authored French Huguenots in English Speaking Lands. His first book of sermons appeared under the title Believing.

Product details

• Authors: Horton Davies
• Assisted by: David Cain (Editor), David William Cain (Editor), Marie-Helene Davies (Editor), Marie-Hélène Davies (Editor)
• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2014
• EAN: 9781498269438
• ISBN: 978-1-4982-6943-8
• No. of pages: 206
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 235 mm x 16 mm
• Weight: 457 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works