Paul Tillich: Apologetic Preacher of the Christian Faith

Dissertation, The Florida State University (1983)
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A study in the theology of Paul Tillich as it relates to the experience of worship and preaching in particular. As a fundamental point-of-departure, attention is given to the sacramental-prophetic dialectic from which preaching springs. Then, in order to contextualize the sermon more clearly, Tillich's understanding of the dynamics of worship is delineated. A further narrowing of focus brings the preacher and his task into clear relief, whereupon an analysis of Tillich's personal philosophy and practice of ministry follows. Lastly, the Tillichian sermon is considered as the critical point where theology meets human need. ;The major thrust of this dissertation may be reduced to a thesis statement: Paul Tillich's vocation as a Christian apologist is demonstrated in his preaching. It is not enough to label him as a "philosophical theologian," as a "Christian humanist" or an "existentialist." He was an apologist at the core of his being, and as such he had a passion for communicating the Christian faith to the outsider. Consequently, his sermons provide a good introduction to his theology, an important body of literature with abiding value and a model for preaching

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