The sermon in context -- A theology of preaching -- The life of study -- Interpretation : the listeners -- Interpretation : the text -- Interpretation : between text and listener -- Qualities to be sought in the sermon -- The formation of the sermon -- Enriching the form -- Delivering the sermon.

A standard textbook on the art and craft of preaching. Craddock weaves history, theology, and hermeneutics into an exhaustive text on sermon preparation and preaching. Painstakingly prepared for seminary students and clergy, this book answers the fundamental question: How does one prepare and deliver a sermon? Craddock's approach is practical, but also allows for concentrated study of any particular dimension of the process.