Whether
or not this volume will appeal to you really depends on what you are looking
for. I realize that may sound like a summary or recommendation that could be
applied to any book, however, with this particular volume, it is effective. It
is not a commentary on James. It is not a “how to” book on preaching or
preaching through James. Rather, in an effort to demonstrate what the author
believes is the proper approach to preaching through James; it is a sermon
series through James. It is another approach in the education of homiletics.
This
volume is one of six in this series: Biblical Preaching for the Contemporary
Church. All are to be written by Sunukjian. Currently Invitation to Philippians and Invitation
to the Life of Jacob are also available at Weaver Book Company.
Donald
R. Sunukjian, author of Invitation to Biblical Preaching. Sunukjian has taught
preaching at Dallas Theological Seminary and currently teaches at Talbot School
of Theology.
With
that preliminary information being said, this is a book that should be on your
list if your are planning to preach or teach through James. It is full of
illustrations, practical examples and practical application. At the same time
the structure of each sermon can be studied and dissected in an effort to
strengthen one’s own preaching ability.
So,
if you preach or teach, this is a volume to have at your side.
This
book was provided to me by the Weaver Book Company for an impartial review.
