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Richard, Ramesh, 1953-

Scripture sculpture : a do-it-yourself manual for biblical preaching / Ramesh Richard. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Books, ©1995. - 215 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-214) and index.

Introduction : motivation, definition, and overview of the process -- The Scripture sculpture process. Study the text : the "flesh" of the passage ; Structure the text : the "skeleton" of the passage ; The central proposition of the text : the "heart" of the passage ; The purpose bridge : the "brain" of the sermon ; The central proposition of the sermon : the "heart" of the sermon ; Structure the sermon : the "skeleton" of the sermon ; Preach the sermon : the "flesh" of the sermon -- Afterword -- Appendices. The benefits of original languages for preachers ; Choosing a text for your sermon ; Introductory notes on grammar ; The perils of principilization ; Hermeneutical analysis and homiletical application of narrative texts ; Central propositions : an advanced procedure ; Understanding your audience : exegeting culture ; The elements of a competent sermon outline ; A sample sermon introduction ; Forms of sermon introduction ; Sermon evaluation questionnaire.

ISBN: 0801077745 (pbk.) 9780801077746 (pbk.)

LCCN: 94034615

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible--Homiletical use.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Preaching.

LC Class. No.: BV4211.2 / .R52 1995

Dewey Class. No.: 251 / R511S