{"product_id":"lectionary-preaching-workbook-series-ix-cycle-a-paperback","title":"Lectionary Preaching Workbook, Series IX, Cycle a - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark Ellingsen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMark Ellingsen's new\u003c\/i\u003e Lectionary Preaching Workbook\u003ci\u003e will be a wonderful resource for pastors for decades to come. I say this because I find the book to be exegetically sound, theologically strong, homiletically creative, liturgically sensitive, and imminently practical in the best sense of that word. Practical Theology of the highest order -- that's what describes Ellingsen's workbook. A modest hope is that preachers who have found themselves timid about approaching the lectionary will see in Mark Ellingsen's workbook a way to test the waters, and eventually dive in. Ellingsen provides here the opportunity for that homiletical leap of faith!\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eWilliam J. Carl III, Ph.D.\u003cbr\u003e President and Professor of Homiletics \u003cbr\u003e Pittsburgh Theological Seminary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDr. Ellingsen presents the preacher with a resource that deeply enriches weekly sermon preparation. Not only does he offer exegetical and theological information for the lections, but sermon topics, themes, and other resources as well... I also appreciate the resources that he offers at the beginning of the workbook: the review of the books of the Bible, a theological overview, as well as reviews of the various seasons of the church. Unlike so many lectionary resources that are grounded in the scriptures, Dr. Ellingsen incorporates a strong focus on the theological emphasis of the texts and context. I will definitely encourage the students to purchase this workbook.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eLucy Lind Hogan, Ph.D.\u003cbr\u003e Hugh Latimer Elderdice Professor of Preaching and Worship\u003cbr\u003e Wesley Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e Washington DC \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMark Ellingsen's \u003c\/i\u003eLectionary Preaching Workbook\u003ci\u003e (Series IX Cycle A) is a rich and stimulating resource for preachers, especially those who manage the adamant deadline (really, lifeline) imposed on preachers by weekly worship. Each section is filled with theological reflection, liturgical sensibility, exegetical sketches, along with sermon prompts, outlines, and \"gimmicks.\" This last is his own word for what amount to suggestions for why a sermon on a particular text can be made to matter to both preacher and audience... \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ellingsen's stated intent is to be an unbiased conversation partner with the preacher and in this goal he is careful to provide a range of options for topic and approach for each occasion... The closer a preacher is to wanting to continue in the Protestant tradition if theologically informed, exegetically nuanced, liturgically sensitive, and rhetorically focused preacher, the more that preacher will find Lectionary Preaching Workbook\u003ci\u003e a sturdy companion.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eHenry J. (Hank) Langknecht\u003cbr\u003e Haman-Pfahler Professor of Homiletics and Christian Communications\u003cbr\u003e Trinity Lutheran Seminary\u003cbr\u003e Columbus, Ohio \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Ellingsen\u003c\/b\u003e, a minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), has been a professor of Church History at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia, since 1993. He graduated magna cum laude from Gettysburg College (Pennsylvania) and Yale University, from which he received three master's degrees in divinity, arts, and philosophy, as well as his Ph.D. He has authored eighteen books including \u003ci\u003eSin Bravely: A Joyful Alternative to a Purpose-Driven Life\u003c\/i\u003e (Continuum) and \u003ci\u003eThe Integrity of Narrative\u003c\/i\u003e (Wipf and Stock). He and his wife have three grown children. When he is not writing or teaching, Ellingsen enjoys discussing politics, sports, and playing guitar.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 486\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.98 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42099636928647,"sku":"9780788027604","price":71.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/b1313bc1e8ff14b7839fca4311a8d973.webp?v=1732376221","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/lectionary-preaching-workbook-series-ix-cycle-a-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}