Contact: Michael Duduit, Preaching, 615-386-3011, mduduit@salempublishing.com; Denise Davis, Salem, 805-987-0400 ext 1081, Denised@salem.cc
NASHVILLE, Mar. 5 /Christian Newswire/ -- The new book "Preaching: The Art of Narrative Exposition" -- written by Calvin Miller and published by Baker Books -- has been named 2007 Book of the Year by Preaching magazine. The recognition is announced in the March-April 2007 issue of Preaching.
According to Preaching editor Michael Duduit, Miller's "Preaching" is, "an important contribution that will help any preacher explore new approaches to proclaiming biblical truth."
In announcing the recognition in the most recent issue of Preaching, Duduit writes, "Throughout this excellent book, Miller offers valuable and practical counsel that will be useful to novice and veteran alike The first section of the book deals with "The Exegesis of All Things," in which he talks about the preacher's task of analyzing himself, the audience, the sermon, and the call of the sermon (or the application). Miller then proceeds to offer guidance in the task of writing the sermon — from exegeting the text to developing the art of writing the story. The final major section deals with delivery of he sermon, along with an intriguing final chapter on "The Sermon Journey," as Miller reminds us "Every sermon is a trip — a movement from where we are to where we ought to be."
Miller is Professor of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School of Samford University, where he teaches in the areas of preaching and pastoral ministry. Prior to coming to Beeson, he was Professor of Communication and Ministry Studies as well as Writer-in-Residence at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of more than 40 books and numerous articles on religion and preaching. His recent books include The Empowered Communicator, Market-Place Preaching, and Spirit, Word and Story.
Preaching magazine has recognized a Book of the Year annually since 1987, according to the publication's editor. A complete list of previous winners can be found at the magazine's web site at www.preaching.com. Preaching is published by Salem Communications Corporation.
In addition to the Book of the Year, the March-April issue of Preaching also contains the publication's list of the Top Ten Books Every Preacher Should Read This Year. That list is developed for Preaching by R. Albert Mohler, President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville and author of the annual books survey in the magazine.
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