Unspeakable: Preaching and Trauma-Informed Theology - Couverture rigide

Travis, Sarah

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1725267985 ISBN 13 : 9781725267985

Editeur : Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2021

Synopsis

Unspeakable probes the relationship between trauma theory and Christian theology in order to support preachers in the task of crafting sermons that adequately respond to trauma in the pews and the world at large. How might sermons contribute to resiliency and the repairing of wounds caused by traumatic experiences? This book seeks to provide a theological lens for preachers who wonder how their 'beautiful words' can address suffering amid traumatic wounding. Preaching is a healing discourse that proclaims gospel, or good news. Gospel is a complicated reality, especially in the face of trauma. Drawing on various theologies and insights from trauma theory, Unspeakable challenges the notion of a triumphant gospel, seeking an in-between perspective that honors both resurrection and the trauma that remains despite our desire to get to the good news. It builds on images of the preacher as witness and midwife in order to develop homiletical practices that acknowledge the limitations of language and imagination experienced by traumatized individuals.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Sarah Travis is an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. She teaches worship and preaching at Knox College, University of Toronto.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wipf & Stock Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2021
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1725267985
• ISBN 13: 9781725267985
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 140
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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