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Humor Us! Preaching and the Power of the Comic Spirit

by Alyce M. McKenzie, Owen Hanley Lynch, Westminster John Knox Press, KY, 6/6/2023

Description

This book helps congregational leaders use humor in their sermons. Coauthors Alyce McKenzie and Owen Hanley Lynch are both professors at Southern Methodist University, where McKenzie specializes in preaching and Hanley Lynch specializes in humor studies. Through their combined expertise, the book explores how humor is a gift from God, strategies and frameworks for using humor, and ways preachers can channel the comedic spirit in their sermons.

Features

  • A book in the “ Preaching and.. “ series
  • Focus on positive aspects of humor in sermons

Practical Applications

  • Develop your understanding of comedy by learning about historic traditions, frameworks, and theories of humor.
  • Improve your ability to notice humor in everyday life as well as biblical humor to help you add humor to your sermons.

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