ebook img

The Gendered Pulpit: Preaching in American Protestant Spaces (Studies in Rhetorics and Feminisms) PDF

213 Pages·2003·0.773 MB·English
Save to my drive
Quick download
Download

Download The Gendered Pulpit: Preaching in American Protestant Spaces (Studies in Rhetorics and Feminisms) PDF Free - Full Version

by Roxanne Mountford| 2003| 213 pages| 0.773| English

About The Gendered Pulpit: Preaching in American Protestant Spaces (Studies in Rhetorics and Feminisms)

In this feminist investigation into the art of preaching—one of the oldest and least studied rhetorical traditions—Roxanne Mountford explores the relationship between bodies, space, race, and gender in rhetorical performance and American Protestant culture. Refiguring delivery and physicality as significant components of the rhetorical situation, The Gendered Pulpit: Preaching in American Protestant Spaces examines the strategies of three contemporary women preachers who have transgressed traditions, rearranged rhetorical space, and conquered gender bias to establish greater intimacy with their congregations.  Mountford’s examinations of the rhetoric inherent in preaching manuals from 1850 to the present provide insight into how “manliness” has remained a central concept in American preaching since the mid-nineteenth century. The manuals illustrate that the character, style, method of delivery, and theological purpose of preachers focused on white men and their cultural standing, leaving contemporary women preachers searching for ways to accommodate themselves to the physicality of preaching.  Three case studies of women preachers who have succeeded or failed in rearranging rhetorical space provide the foundation for the volume. These contemporary examples have important implications for feminist theology and also reveal the importance of gender, space, and bodies to studies of rhetoric in general. Mountford explores the geographies of St. John’s Lutheran Church and the preaching of Rev. Patricia O’Connor who reformed rhetorical space through the delivery of her sermons. At Eastside United Church of Christ, Mountford shows, Rev. Barbara Hill employed narrative style and prophetic utterance in the tradition of black preaching to address gender bias and institute change in her congregation. The final case study details the experiences of Pastor Janet Moore and her struggles at Victory Hills United Methodist Church, where the fractured congregation could not be united even with Pastor Moore’s focus on theological purpose and invention strategies.

Detailed Information

Author:Roxanne Mountford
Publication Year:2003
ISBN:9781429417730
Pages:213
Language:English
File Size:0.773
Format:PDF
Price:FREE
Download Free PDF

Safe & Secure Download - No registration required

Why Choose PDFdrive for Your Free The Gendered Pulpit: Preaching in American Protestant Spaces (Studies in Rhetorics and Feminisms) Download?

  • 100% Free: No hidden fees or subscriptions required for one book every day.
  • No Registration: Immediate access is available without creating accounts for one book every day.
  • Safe and Secure: Clean downloads without malware or viruses
  • Multiple Formats: PDF, MOBI, Mpub,... optimized for all devices
  • Educational Resource: Supporting knowledge sharing and learning

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really free to download The Gendered Pulpit: Preaching in American Protestant Spaces (Studies in Rhetorics and Feminisms) PDF?

Yes, on https://PDFdrive.to you can download The Gendered Pulpit: Preaching in American Protestant Spaces (Studies in Rhetorics and Feminisms) by Roxanne Mountford completely free. We don't require any payment, subscription, or registration to access this PDF file. For 3 books every day.

How can I read The Gendered Pulpit: Preaching in American Protestant Spaces (Studies in Rhetorics and Feminisms) on my mobile device?

After downloading The Gendered Pulpit: Preaching in American Protestant Spaces (Studies in Rhetorics and Feminisms) PDF, you can open it with any PDF reader app on your phone or tablet. We recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Books, or Google Play Books for the best reading experience.

Is this the full version of The Gendered Pulpit: Preaching in American Protestant Spaces (Studies in Rhetorics and Feminisms)?

Yes, this is the complete PDF version of The Gendered Pulpit: Preaching in American Protestant Spaces (Studies in Rhetorics and Feminisms) by Roxanne Mountford. You will be able to read the entire content as in the printed version without missing any pages.

Is it legal to download The Gendered Pulpit: Preaching in American Protestant Spaces (Studies in Rhetorics and Feminisms) PDF for free?

https://PDFdrive.to provides links to free educational resources available online. We do not store any files on our servers. Please be aware of copyright laws in your country before downloading.

The materials shared are intended for research, educational, and personal use in accordance with fair use principles.