In a dialogue with all of the theological disciplines and also with closely related human and philosophical sciences, this standard work sets out criteria for a contemporary approach to preaching. The assumptions, arguments, models, perspectives and methods for analyzing the homiletic process are presented in an understandable form. Figures and　practical guidelines offer helpful illustrations. This comprehensive and engaging format makes this volume a supportive textbook, a reliable reference work and a stimulating aid for preaching – all in one.

• Table of Contents 6
• List of Figures 18
• Preface 20
• 1. Preaching as a Process of Comprehension and Communication. A Synopsis 28
• Part I: The Preaching Event. Its Components and Perspectives, Phases and Situations 28
• 2. Preaching as One’s Own Person. On the Preacher as the Subject of the Sermon 40
• 3. Preaching with a Text. On The Question of the Sermon’s Reference to Tradition 112
• 4. Preaching with a Structure. On the Question of the Form of the Sermon 178
• 5. Preaching under the Conditions of Language. On the Medium of the Sermon 236
• 6. Preaching for the Individual. On the Question of the Sermon’s Reference to Situation 284
• 7. Preaching in the Worship Service. On the Question of the Liturgical References of the Sermon 356
• Preliminary Remarks: On Systematization of the Methodological Approaches in Sermon Analysis 406
• Part II: Basic Directions and Guiding Questions of Sermon Analysis and Feedback Discussion after Preaching 406
• 1. Concepts of Analysis Focused on the Text Form of the Sermon 409
• 2. Concepts of Analysis Focused on the Interaction between Preacher and Listener 428