{"product_id":"the-end-of-words-the-language-of-reconciliation-in-a-culture-of-violence-paperback-1","title":"The End of Words: The Language of Reconciliation in a Culture of Violence - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard Lischer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the horrors and violence of the twentieth century, words can seem futile. In this reflection on the place of preaching today, Richard Lischer recognizes that our mass-communication culture is exhausted by words. Facing up to language's disappointments and dead ends, he opens a path to its true end. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With chapters on vocation, interpretation, narration, and reconciliation, \u003ci\u003eThe End of Words\u003c\/i\u003e shows how faithful reading of Scripture rather than flashy performance paves the way for effective preaching; Lischer challenges conventional storytelling with a deeper and more biblical view of narrative preaching. The ultimate purpose of preaching, he argues, is to speak God's peace, the message of reconciliation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e While Lischer's \u003ci\u003eEnd of Words\u003c\/i\u003e will surely be invaluable to pastors and preachers, his honest, readable style will appeal to anyone concerned with speaking Christianly.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the horrors and violence of the twentieth century, words can seem futile. In this reflection on the place of preaching today, Richard Lischer recognizes that our mass-communication culture is exhausted by words. Facing up to language's disappointments and dead ends, he opens a path to its true end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith chapters on vocation, interpretation, narration, and reconciliation, \"The End of Words\" shows how faithful reading of Scripture rather than flashy performance paves the way for effective preaching; Lischer challenges conventional storytelling with a deeper and more biblical view of narrative preaching. The ultimate purpose of preaching, he argues, is to speak God's peace, the message of reconciliation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile Lischer's \"End of Words\" will surely be invaluable to pastors and preachers, his honest, readable style will appeal to anyone concerned with speaking Christianly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 7.51 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 03, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42592941604960,"sku":"9780802862808","price":39.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/MmtuNWlYZEFWYmg2SEJVTEdwYmZ0dz09.webp?v=1771484146","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/the-end-of-words-the-language-of-reconciliation-in-a-culture-of-violence-paperback-1","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}