Third Voice
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Editorial Reviews
"Having been well-instructed by Michael Knowles in his previous books (like We Preach Not Ourselves), I expected that Third Voice would be a feast. I was not disappointed. Knowles is a master at working from biblical texts, particularly Paul's letters, weaving in theological insights, bringing in a wide array of conversation partners, and thereby giving preachers a robust, theological rationale for our preaching. There's not much wrong with contemporary preaching that can't be cured by Knowles' energetic invitation to preach as if God matters. He is so right: the 'third voice' in preaching is the voice that makes all the difference."
--Will Willimon, Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry, Duke Divinity School, and author of Accidental Preacher: A Memoir
"Michael Knowles' homiletics trilogy culminates in this penetrating and eloquent account of preaching as a resurrectional, life-giving practice. He demonstrates that God's resurrection power--displayed in the resurrected life of Jesus--is the source, substance, focus, and hope of preaching. At the same time, Knowles reminds us that resurrectional preaching is cruciform, the words of dependent, inadequate human witnesses to a crucified resurrected Lord. This is a much-needed biblical, theocentric theology and spirituality of preaching."
--Michael J. Gorman, Raymond E. Brown Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology, St. Mary's Seminary & University, Baltimore
"How I wish that this book had been available in my juvenile study of homiletics and ordination to ministry. How certain I am to revisit it before returning to a pulpit. In exegetical acuity, capacious learning, careful reasoning, mature judgment, and eloquent clarity, Third Voice is one of the finest theologies of preaching I have ever read. 'We are not the ones who make sense of Jesus' resurrection; it is Jesus' resurrection that makes sense of us, fashioning us into witnesses by virtue of its ability to create a coherence and vitality that we would otherwise lack.' Amen."
--C. Clifton Black, Otto A. Piper Professor of Biblical Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary
"This is a smart and bold book. For Michael Knowles, preaching the resurrection is not merely a matter of exploring a theological topic or dissecting a doctrine. It is about being drawn so fully into the life of God that preachers, their sermons, and their hearers are carried up into the great hurricane wind of God's willingness and ability to raise dead hearers to life. Savor this book!"
--Thomas G. Long, Bandy Professor Emeritus of Preaching, Candler School of Theology, Emory University
About the Author
Michael P. Knowles holds the George Franklin Hurlburt Chair of Preaching at McMaster Divinity College in Hamilton, Ontario. In addition to shorter studies in homiletics, pastoral theology, and biblical interpretation, his publications include We Preach Not Ourselves: Paul on Proclamation (2008), The Unfolding Mystery of the Divine Name: The God of Sinai in Our Midst (2012), and Of Seeds and the People of God: Preaching as Parable, Crucifixion, and Testimony (Cascade, 2015).
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- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
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Overview
Description
Editorial Reviews
"Having been well-instructed by Michael Knowles in his previous books (like We Preach Not Ourselves), I expected that Third Voice would be a feast. I was not disappointed. Knowles is a master at working from biblical texts, particularly Paul's letters, weaving in theological insights, bringing in a wide array of conversation partners, and thereby giving preachers a robust, theological rationale for our preaching. There's not much wrong with contemporary preaching that can't be cured by Knowles' energetic invitation to preach as if God matters. He is so right: the 'third voice' in preaching is the voice that makes all the difference."
--Will Willimon, Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry, Duke Divinity School, and author of Accidental Preacher: A Memoir
"Michael Knowles' homiletics trilogy culminates in this penetrating and eloquent account of preaching as a resurrectional, life-giving practice. He demonstrates that God's resurrection power--displayed in the resurrected life of Jesus--is the source, substance, focus, and hope of preaching. At the same time, Knowles reminds us that resurrectional preaching is cruciform, the words of dependent, inadequate human witnesses to a crucified resurrected Lord. This is a much-needed biblical, theocentric theology and spirituality of preaching."
--Michael J. Gorman, Raymond E. Brown Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology, St. Mary's Seminary & University, Baltimore
"How I wish that this book had been available in my juvenile study of homiletics and ordination to ministry. How certain I am to revisit it before returning to a pulpit. In exegetical acuity, capacious learning, careful reasoning, mature judgment, and eloquent clarity, Third Voice is one of the finest theologies of preaching I have ever read. 'We are not the ones who make sense of Jesus' resurrection; it is Jesus' resurrection that makes sense of us, fashioning us into witnesses by virtue of its ability to create a coherence and vitality that we would otherwise lack.' Amen."
--C. Clifton Black, Otto A. Piper Professor of Biblical Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary
"This is a smart and bold book. For Michael Knowles, preaching the resurrection is not merely a matter of exploring a theological topic or dissecting a doctrine. It is about being drawn so fully into the life of God that preachers, their sermons, and their hearers are carried up into the great hurricane wind of God's willingness and ability to raise dead hearers to life. Savor this book!"
--Thomas G. Long, Bandy Professor Emeritus of Preaching, Candler School of Theology, Emory University
About the Author
Michael P. Knowles holds the George Franklin Hurlburt Chair of Preaching at McMaster Divinity College in Hamilton, Ontario. In addition to shorter studies in homiletics, pastoral theology, and biblical interpretation, his publications include We Preach Not Ourselves: Paul on Proclamation (2008), The Unfolding Mystery of the Divine Name: The God of Sinai in Our Midst (2012), and Of Seeds and the People of God: Preaching as Parable, Crucifixion, and Testimony (Cascade, 2015).
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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