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In this well-researched work, Dr Alb n Masarik explores various features of funeral sermons arising from their unique context and homiletic process. While funeral sermons are an important element in pastoral care of churches and the wider community, theological reflection of this weighty responsibility can be hard to find. Addressing the definition of a funeral sermon, their categorization, purpose and context, this book brings clarity to inform the exercise of preaching a funeral sermon and help pastors and theologians grapple with how to best shepherd their flock and exalt our Saviour in the midst of bereavement.

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Grieving with Hope by Dr Albin Masarik is a welcome addition to our churches and will provide much enrichment for pastors. Generations of pastors will return to it as they prepare their funeral sermons. Particularly admirable is the analytical detail used in bringing out masterful aspects of the problems encountered in bereavement and the theological aspects of the problem. I am convinced that this work will enrich libraries in many churches. Our Slovak theology has once again spoken! Professor Igor Kiss, ThDr Former Dean, Evangelical Faculty of Theology, Comenius University in Bratislava Here is a study of preaching at funerals which is timely and important. At a time when many have lost confidence in the proclamation of Christian hope at the time of death, this book offers a corrective to such hesitancy. It does so by careful theological and pastoral consideration of the task, and it offers practical guidance and suggestions to those who stand before a congregation to declare God's word in the face of death. Dr Masarik has done us an invaluable service. Rev Paul Sheppy, PhD Research Fellow, Regent's Park College, University of Oxford Former Secretary, Joint Liturgical Group of Great Britain This book is an excellent contribution to the question of funeral sermons. It is very rich, written at a high level, but also comprehensible. Dr Masarik has succeeded in integrating several important facets, like counselling, as well. Focused on the main issues, it will surely be very helpful for ministry! Birgit Weyel, PhD Chair of Practical Theology, Evangelisch-Theologische Fakultat, Eberhard Karls Universitat, Tubingen

Grieving with Hope by Dr Albin Masarik is a welcome addition to our churches and will provide much enrichment for pastors. Generations of pastors will return to it as they prepare their funeral sermons. Particularly admirable is the analytical detail used in bringing out masterful aspects of the problems encountered in bereavement and the theological aspects of the problem. I am convinced that this work will enrich libraries in many churches. Our Slovak theology has once again spoken!Professor Igor Kiss, ThDrFormer Dean, Evangelical Faculty of Theology, Comenius University in BratislavaHere is a study of preaching at funerals which is timely and important. At a time when many have lost confidence in the proclamation of Christian hope at the time of death, this book offers a corrective to such hesitancy. It does so by careful theological and pastoral consideration of the task, and it offers practical guidance and suggestions to those who stand before a congregation to declare God's word in the face of death. Dr Masarik has done us an invaluable service.Rev Paul Sheppy, PhDResearch Fellow, Regent's Park College, University of OxfordFormer Secretary, Joint Liturgical Group of Great BritainThis book is an excellent contribution to the question of funeral sermons. It is very rich, written at a high level, but also comprehensible. Dr Masarik has succeeded in integrating several important facets, like counselling, as well. Focused on the main issues, it will surely be very helpful for ministry! Birgit Weyel, PhDChair of Practical Theology, Evangelisch-Theologische Fakultat, Eberhard Karls Universitat, Tubingen

Grieving with Hope by Dr Albin Masarik is a welcome addition to our churches and will provide much enrichment for pastors. Generations of pastors will return to it as they prepare their funeral sermons. Particularly admirable is the analytical detail used in bringing out masterful aspects of the problems encountered in bereavement and the theological aspects of the problem. I am convinced that this work will enrich libraries in many churches. Our Slovak theology has once again spoken! Professor Igor Kiss, ThDr Former Dean, Evangelical Faculty of Theology, Comenius University in Bratislava Here is a study of preaching at funerals which is timely and important. At a time when many have lost confidence in the proclamation of Christian hope at the time of death, this book offers a corrective to such hesitancy. It does so by careful theological and pastoral consideration of the task, and it offers practical guidance and suggestions to those who stand before a congregation to declare God's word in the face of death. Dr Masarik has done us an invaluable service. Rev Paul Sheppy, PhD Research Fellow, Regent's Park College, University of Oxford Former Secretary, Joint Liturgical Group of Great Britain This book is an excellent contribution to the question of funeral sermons. It is very rich, written at a high level, but also comprehensible. Dr Masarik has succeeded in integrating several important facets, like counselling, as well. Focused on the main issues, it will surely be very helpful for ministry! Birgit Weyel, PhD Chair of Practical Theology, Evangelisch-Theologische Fakultat, Eberhard Karls Universitat, Tubingen

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