Hearing The Sermon

"Congregations are not monolithic realities, and people listen to sermons in many different ways. In this excellent study, esteemed teacher of preaching Ronald J. Allen deftly combines ethnographic research and classical rhetorical categories to reveal just how rich and multi-layered the listening experience can be. Preachers who read this book will have their eyes opened, and, when they employ the wisdom found in these pages, congregations will have their ears opened." -Thomas G. Long, Candler School of Theology, Emory University

Ronald J. Allen is Nettie Sweeney and Hugh Th. Miller Professor of Preaching and New Testament at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis.