Sacramental Preaching: Sermons on the Hidden Presence of Christ

"Each of the sermons in this book doesn't simply practice a theological hermeneutic, but also consciously reflects on this practice of spiritual interpretation. It is this ascent that gives us the happiness of Christ — both the happiness that comes from Christ and the happiness that is Christ." ──Hans Boersma In this book, leading theologian Hans Boersma explains that exegesis involves looking beyond the historical and literal meaning of the text to the hidden sacramental reality of Christ himself, which enables us to reach the deepest meaning of the Scriptures. He provides models for theological sermons along with commentary on exegetical and homiletical method and offers guidance in placing the focus on Christ in all our reading of the Scriptures. Boersma also shows how patristic exegesis is relevant for reading the Bible today.