The Practice of Prophetic Imagination

<p>Walter Brueggemann declares that the necessary character of truly prophetic preaching today is a contestation between narratives. If the dominant narrative of our time promotes national self-sufficiency (through militarism) and personal self-sufficiency (through consumerism) it must be opposed by a different narrative. Prophetic preaching takes its stand in a world claimed by a God who is gracious uncompromisingand real. Brueggemann writes here for leaders in faith communities who bear the responsibility of preaching. He describes the discipline of a prophetic imagination in an unflinchingly realistic unwaveringly candid manner.</p>