{"product_id":"sacred-rhetoric-a-course-of-lectures-on-preaching","title":"Sacred Rhetoric: A Course of Lectures on Preaching","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA Masterclass in Biblical Exposition and Pulpit Eloquence from One of the Nineteenth Century’s Most Formidable Theologians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrue biblical preaching is neither theatrical entertainment nor cold academic recitation—it is the authoritative proclamation of the living Word of God. Originally delivered to ministerial candidates at Union Theological Seminary in Prince Edward, Virginia, Robert L. Dabney’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eSacred Rhetoric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stands as a monumental treatise on homiletics, wedding profound theological conviction to rigorous rhetorical discipline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDabney approaches the sacred desk with deep reverence and relentless intellectual clarity. Rather than offering superficial speaking tips, he constructs a comprehensive philosophy of Christian proclamation grounded in historic Christian orthodoxy. He systematically examines every phase of sermon preparation, challenging ministers to address the full person—informing the intellect, awakening the conscience, and moving the affections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eKey Topics Explored in This Volume:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe Preacher’s Divine Commission:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The biblical mandate of the pulpit as a stewardship of divine revelation rather than a platform for human philosophy or moralism (2 Timothy 4:2).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eTextual Fidelity and Exegesis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Principles for drawing doctrine legitimately from the inspired text, guarding against allegorical excesses and misinterpretation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eStructural Architecture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The anatomy of an effective discourse, including unity of subject, logical arrangement, clear divisions, and compelling introductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePersuasive Rhetoric and Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e How to cultivate clarity, energy, and dignity of expression without falling into sterile scholasticism or theatrical ornament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePulpit Delivery and Unction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Practical guidance on vocal modulation, rhythm, and gesture, paired with an earnest insistence on prayerful reliance upon the Holy Spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn an age often dominated by casual pragmatism, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eSacred Rhetoric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e serves as an indispensable tonic. Whether you are a pastor striving for greater expository depth, a seminary student learning the architecture of the sermon, or a reader of historic theological literature, Dabney’s classic lectures offer a timeless blueprint for preaching that honors God and convicts the human heart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Psalm 119 Press","offers":[{"title":"paperback","offer_id":50756091478073,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"hardback","offer_id":50756091510841,"sku":null,"price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":50756091543609,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":50756091576377,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/0820\/0505\/files\/Sacred_Rhetoric_Dabney_GooglePlay_Cover_P119P.jpg?v=1791800137","url":"https:\/\/psalm119press.com\/products\/sacred-rhetoric-a-course-of-lectures-on-preaching","provider":"Psalm 119 Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}