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Anna Carter Florence
Anna Carter Florence, who teaches preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia, is the author of Preaching as Testimony (Westminster John Knox) and Rehearsing Scripture (Eerdmans).
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The story's action words tell us a lot about power and who has it.
July 18, 2018
Preaching among idolatrous hipsters? Study Paul.
In Athens, the apostle bears witness—and doesn't try to be cool.
September 19, 2016
7 essential books for preaching
My favorite book on the theology of preaching—which helps me remember what I’m doing and why—is the first one I e...
October 20, 2009
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