Sacramental Preaching: Sermons on the Hidden Presence of Christ

Leading Scholar Offers a Theological Approach to Preaching

This primer on the ministry of preaching connects reading the Bible theologically with preparing and preaching sermons. Hans Boersma explains that exegesis involves looking beyond the historical and literal meaning of the text to the hidden sacramental reality of Christ himself, which enables us to reach the deepest meaning of the Scriptures. He provides models for theological sermons along with commentary on exegetical and homiletical method and explains that patristic exegesis is relevant for reading the Bible today. The book includes a foreword by Eugene H. Peterson.

• Scripture as Real Presence: Sacramental Exegesis in the Early Church
• Heavenly Participation: The Weaving of a Sacramental Tapestry
• Christ the Heart of Creation
• Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Premodern Exegesis
• The New Testament: A Translation
• Scripture as Real Presence
• Awaiting the King: Reforming Public Theology (Cultural Liturgies)
• Advent: The Once and Future Coming of Jesus Christ
• Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age
• Spirit and Sacrament: An Invitation to Eucharismatic Worship