The Oxford Handbook of the Early Modern Sermon mgr_9781433552274 The biblical task of leading

The biblical task of leading a church requires more than good management principles or sound theology

Concerning Times and Seasons (5:1–11)

to anchor our faith in the fullness of grace

and Barthianism

and on the ultimate work of the Suffering Servant in whom the world can find its Savior

The Oxford Handbook of the Early Modern Sermon mgr_9781433552274 The biblical task of leadingPublisher's Description Scholarly interest in the early modern sermon has flourished in recent years, driven by belated recognition of the crucial importance of preaching to religious, cultural, and political life in early modern Britain. The Oxford Handbook of the Early Modern Sermon is the first book to survey this rich new field for both students and specialists. It is divided into sections devoted to sermon composition, delivery, and reception;