--- product_id: 11087248 title: "Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible Paperback – October 1, 1988" brand: "thomas g. long" price: "$51.37" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/11087248-preaching-and-the-literary-forms-of-the-bible-paperback-october store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible Paperback – October 1, 1988 **Brand:** thomas g. long **Price:** $51.37 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible Paperback – October 1, 1988 by thomas g. long - **How much does it cost?** $51.37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/11087248-preaching-and-the-literary-forms-of-the-bible-paperback-october) ## Best For - thomas g. long enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted thomas g. long brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible Paperback – October 1, 1988 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41f1MzBa7nL.jpg) ![Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible Paperback – October 1, 1988 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QZVNJ+-0L.jpg) ![Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible Paperback – October 1, 1988 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31FRsCQQayL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rhetoric of the Bible should impact the rhetoric of the sermon *by M***F on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 9, 2015* Long examined the rhetorical impact of various genres of biblical literature (narrative; psalm, wisdom, epistle) and argues that the same rhetorical impact should be present in our sermons. This is insight that more preachers need to learn...because not every sermon is the same.Some evangelical and conservative readers may not agree with his mainline approach to Scripture, but his goal of mimicking the original impact of a text is more faithful to the doctrine of inerrancy of Scripture than many conservatives. (If the words and thoughts are inspired, isn't the rhetoric just as equally inspired?)I do think the need to examine rhetorical effect in every text is vital for the preacher, but Long's focus on the various genres in some ways flattens out the impact within the genres themselves. In other words, shouldn't an imprecatory psalm be preached radically different from a psalm of praise? Or shouldn't a thanksgiving section in an epistle be preached radically different from say a warning passage in Hebrews? Long mentioned this in his brief (but extremely good) final chapter, but it would be helpful if this was more fleshed out. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Essential for Serious Preachers *by F***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 30, 2005* Dr. Long urges us to let the text guide the process. Long is on the forefront of the new homiletical method which does not put the text on the operating table to perform surgery on it, but lets the text loose to speak to the church. Sermon gerne should follow scripture genre. The book is accesible and valuable to anyone seeking to make their preaching more accessible to the congregation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ helps with sermon prep *by D***W on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 30, 2013* Love having a little background on each form because it helps me have a better understanding and/or grip to preach from. Got this suggestion from "Preaching the Story That Shapes Us" by Dan Boone. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/11087248-preaching-and-the-literary-forms-of-the-bible-paperback-october](https://www.desertcart.us/products/11087248-preaching-and-the-literary-forms-of-the-bible-paperback-october) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*