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Devon Duffield

Christocentric Preaching Meets the Historical Jesus

A Critical Analysis of Christology in N.T. Wright and Wolfhart Pannenberg: Implications for...

Devon Duffield

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English

Pickwick Publications
30 December 2024

Christianity; Christian theology; Christian worship, rites & ceremonies; Christian life & practice; Christian social thought & activity

The Christocentric homiletic is considered one of the leading contemporary approaches within the evangelical hermeneutic and homiletic society. This is due to the convincing theological justification, practical guidance, and demonstrative examples of Christocentric sermons from three North American scholars: Sidney Greidanus, Edmund Clowney, and Bryan Chapell. Its popularity, however, has not made this approach immune to criticism. Opponents of the Christocentric approach often criticize the preaching model for operating on a general interpretive level, having repetitive sermon goals, and delivering sermons that lack adequate application, among other things. The suggested antidote to these issues in current scholarship is for the Christocentric homiletic to become less Christocentric and more Theocentric. This book enters the current homiletical debate on Christocentric preaching by placing the homiletical method in conversation with the field of Christology. In doing so, it points out that the Christocentric homiletic is embedded in a Christology from above, contributing to its strengths and weaknesses. This book suggests that if the Christocentric method takes the Christologies ""from below"" of N. T. Wright and Wolfhart Pannenberg seriously, it can address specific weaknesses and find resources to enhance some of its strengths without negating its central conviction of preaching Christ in every sermon. It defends the unique proposal that the Christocentric method can address its criticisms by becoming more Christocentric and not more Theocentric.

By: Devon Duffield
Imprint: Pickwick Publications
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 417g
ISBN: 9798385202812
Pages: 312
Publication Date: 30 December 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Devon Duffield is a dedicated church leader with a proven background in local church governance, leadership, and preaching in the South African and Canadian contexts. He is a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant and holds an MTh in systematic theology from Stellenbosch University and a PhD in systematic theology and homiletics from the South African Theological Seminary.

Reviews for Christocentric Preaching Meets the Historical Jesus: A Critical Analysis of Christology in N.T. Wright and Wolfhart Pannenberg: Implications for a Christocentric Homiletic

""An outstanding and original volume! By blending the rich Christological depth of Wolfhart Pannenberg and N. T. Wright's historical insights, Duffield offers serious preachers a fresh Christocentric homiletic. If you wish to transform your sermons and inspire your congregation, take up, read, and preach!"" --Robert Falconer, head of research and publishing, South African Theological Seminary ""What might a Christology from below have to offer those seeking to proclaim the riches and wonder of Christ from the length and breadth of the biblical witness? Devon Duffield's careful and generous work boldly ventures into this unexplored territory, helpfully showing how Christocentric preachers might discover valuable insight and instruction in unexpected places."" --Michael Bartholomaeus, head of postgraduate studies, Tabor College, Australia