Shercliff, Liz
Preaching Women: Gender, Power and the Pulpit
- ISBN 13:
- 9780334058380
- author:
- Shercliff, Liz
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- SCM Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.5 centimetres (0.45 kg
- Genre:
- Religion, Sermons, Christian,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Preaching Women: Gender, Power and the Pulpit by Liz Shercliff explores the role of women in preaching, highlighting the need for women's voices to be heard in the pulpit. This book considers why women preachers should preach from their experiences as women, what unique perspectives they bring to the task, and how they can effectively deliver biblical sermons. By examining the intersection of gender and power in the context of preaching, Shercliff fills a significant gap in the literature on homiletics. With a foreword by Libby Lane, this book offers valuable insights for women who preach and those seeking to understand the importance of diverse voices in the pulpit. Shercliff's work provides a nuanced exploration of the challenges and opportunities facing women preachers, making it an essential resource for anyone involved in Christian ministry or seeking to deepen their understanding of preaching.