Description

There have always been historical and philosophical connections between the study of religion and rhetoric, and yet, the phrase "sacred rhetoric" is rarely found within scholarly conferences, presentations, and publications. The editors of this collection intend to fill this void by presenting a collection of essays which define, in the broadest terms possible, "sacred rhetoric" as necessary discourse of/on religion.
The contributors represent multiple perspectives and disparate academic fields such as philosophy, biblical studies, rhetoric, and communication, and each essay is united by a common concern for public discourse that examines the intersection between religion, rhetoric, culture, and identity. Collectively, these essays dissect the manner in which religious actors or religious themes inform various layers of cultural discourse. The goal is to foster discussion based upon a greater awareness of the issues at stake and contribute to ongoing discourse about identity and meaning.

Table of Contents

Temporal Light and Shadows: The Rhetoric of the SacredRonald. C. Arnett
The Sacred as Rhetoric: Contextualized Story Performances in Ancient DelphiCorey Hackworth
The Music Never Stops: Some Grateful Dead in the American Mystical TraditionAaron K. Kerr
Shame and Shalom: Doctrine of Justification by Grace through Faith as Anti-Shame RhetoricSang-Il-Kim
Walker Percy’s Rhetoric of the Sacred: Signposts in the Strange Land of Triadic CommunicationMichael Kearney
Pastoral Preaching: Prophetic and Priestly Rhetoric in Congregational LeadershipSteven Tramel Gaines
Sex, Purity, and Community in First-Century Corinth: Paul’s Disciplinary Directive in 1 Corinthians 5:3–5, Its Meaning, Anticipated Outcome, and Contemporary ApplicabilityJames P. Sweeney
Joy and Mercy: The Heart of Pope Francis’ Rhetoric of Reform and RestorationDung Q. Tran
Leaning into Death: A Philosophy of EquanimityAnnette M. Holba

Product details

Published 06 Mar 2024
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 268
ISBN 9781683933496
Imprint Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
Illustrations 2 Tables
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Anthology Editor

David M. Barbee

Anthology Editor

Brent C. Sleasman

Contributor

David M. Barbee

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Steven Gaines

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Corey Hackworth

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Michael Kearney

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Aaron K. Kerr

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Sang Il-Kim

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Dung Q. Tran

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