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: é' examines the life and ministry of Francis James Grimké (1850-1937), a Reformed evangelical pastor and formerly enslaved thinker whose bold preaching engaged systemic injustice with biblical fidelity and prophetic clarity. Bridging historical theology, Pauline studies, and homiletics, this volume introduces Grimké's Evangelical Emancipatory Homiletic (EEH)-a preaching model that integrates doctrinal soundness, social awareness, and pastoral courage. Drawing deeply from the Apostle Paul's letters and echo traditions, Grimké's sermons modeled a gospel witness that refused to separate personal salvation from public justice. Through a close analysis of Grimké's theological formation, exegetical method, and rhetorical strategies, Dr. Eric J. Freeman constructs a biblically grounded homiletic framework rooted in four evangelical priorities: biblicism, crucicentrism, conversionism, and activism. Designed for use in seminary classrooms and theological institutions, this work offers a robust pedagogical and theological resource for students of preaching, ethics, and Black church history. Yet its accessible tone and practical insight also make it a valuable guide for pastors, ministry leaders, and gospel practitioners seeking to proclaim Christ faithfully in the face of contemporary social divisions. Whether used as a textbook or studied independently, challenges readers to recover a preaching ethic that is both theologically rigorous and prophetically engaged-echoing the Pauline tradition in word, witness, and public proclamation.
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Author: Freeman, Eric J.
- ISBN: 9798992951240
- Condition: New
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 0.98
- Number Of Pages: 440
- Publication Year: 2025
Language:
English