Overview

"Studying the history of early Quaker preaching, Michael Graves uses careful rhetorical analysis to provide insights into Quaker theology and practice. Situating the movement within the intellectual context of early seventeenth century Europe, he explores both seminal preachers and lesser known figures who were nonetheless important rhetoricians. Through extant sermons he demonstrates that the early Quakers could be a vocal, even """"revivalistic,"""" sect that sought to put into effect world-wide the moral, spiritual, and practical virtues of what they called """"primitive Christianity."""" Thus, Graves challenges the stereotypes of the early movement and shows the denomination to be theologically innovative and socially important. Well-researched and well-written, Preaching the Inward Light is a timely look backward to these spirited people."

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Author:   Michael P. Graves
Publisher:   Baylor University Press
Imprint:   Baylor University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 4.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.732kg
ISBN:  

9781602582408

ISBN 10:   1602582408
Pages:   474
Publication Date:   30 November 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

"Preface Introduction Ch. 1 Cultural Constraints on Early Quaker Preaching Ch. 2 Presuppositions of Early Quaker Preaching Ch. 3 The Development of Seventeenth Century Quaker Impromptu Preaching Theory Ch. 4 Robert Barclay and the Grounding of Early Quaker Homiletic Theory Ch. 5 The Flowering of Early Quaker Homiletic Theory: Samuel Bownas' Manual for Itinerant Impromptu Preachers Ch. 6 Thematic Characteristics of Quaker Sermons, 1671-1700 Ch. 7 Key Metaphors in Early Quaker Sermons, 1671-1700 Ch. 8 Other Salient Characteristics of Quaker Sermons, 1671-1700 Ch. 9 George Fox Faces the Yearly Meeting in 1674: The Challenge of Legitimacy in a Culture that Values Impromptu, Inspired Discourse Ch. 10 Stephen Crisp and the Bedrock of Early Quakerism Ch. 11 """"This is my testimony unto you from the life of God"""": The Theorist Tests His Own Advice Ch. 12 William Penn Preaches an Impromptu Funeral Sermon Epilogue Bibliography Appendices"

Reviews

A lively analysis of Quaker homiletics. Both historians and students of rhetoric and preaching will find here many helpful insights. <br><br>--John S. McClure, Charles G. Finney Professor of Homiletics, The Divinity School, Vanderbilt University

Author Information

Michael P. Graves is Professor of Communication Studies in the School of Communication, Liberty University. He co-edited More Than Precious Memories: The Rhetoric of Southern Gospel Music. He lives in Forest, Virginia.

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