This is an open invitation to all interested in reading and discussing sermons in a historical framework. While there is a long reading list of Logos and web resources, the only required reading is 1-4 sermons a week depending upon you time. And you are asked to participate in the conversation. It is open to everyone - if you can read and comment you are welcome. Think of it as an online book-club that reads sermons. As the group progresses, I hope we can share techniques in Logos that help us understand, interpret and put the sermons in the historical and theological context. And, I hope, we can pool our resources in the reading list so that our study helps others. To see if you might be interested see the web site or the first bit of the reading list.
This discussion group is neither liturgical nor Catholic in its scope. I am selecting sermons & people based on the following book (Logos blurb):
The Reading and Preaching of the Scriptures in the Worship of the Christian Church (7 Vols.)
is a multi–volume study by Hughes Oliphant Old that explores the
history of preaching from the words of Moses at Mount Sinai through
modern times. He examines the connections between Scripture, reading,
preaching, and ministry in the work of preachers over the centuries. In
over 4,400 pages, Old provides a compelling account of preaching and
worship in the Church. Focusing on individual preachers and homilectical
movements throughout history, this collection is essential for
understanding the partnership between preaching and worship in a
holistic way.
Ideal for pastors, seminary students, and laity wishing to learn more about the legacy of historic preaching, The Reading and Preaching of the Scriptures in the Worship of the Christian Church (7 Vols.)
is comprehensive in scope, thorough in research, and readable in tone.
With the Logos Bible Software edition, studying the history of preaching
is easier than ever before! You can search by topic, preacher, or
Scripture passage with the click of a mouse, saving yourself from
turning pages, cross-referencing citations, and unnecessarily complex
research projects.
Hoping that I'm not overstepping the Logos guidelines, again: To see if you might be interested in the discussion group see the web site or the first bit of the reading list.
P.S. I know how to spell "enroll" ... it's the software that insists on "enrol"
