In contrast to language dictionaries, subject dictionaries (or encyclopedias) introduce historical and contextual information and starting bibliographies. They contain entries written by leading scholars with peer review.
Preaching Words: 144 key terms in homiletics by
Introduces ideas in homiletics and preaching, offering short explanations, what scholars of preaching are saying about them, and how they can help in today's preaching.
Concise Encyclopedia of Preaching by
A reference work on preaching, whose scope ranges from the technical tasks of sermon preparation to thoughtful essays on such topics as narrative preaching, African American preaching, style, and prophetic preaching, as well as a host of issues that are shaping and challenging the contemporary pulpit
20 Centuries of Great Preaching: An Encyclopedia of Preaching by
Unique historical charts preface each volume, listing the major national and world events through which the preachers included in that volume lived and spoke for God. In addition, short biographies of the preachers present the major events in their lives and minis- tries. Longer essays follow which present fuller accounts of the ministers’ lives and times.
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