Sermons on Suicide

Sermons on Suicide offers a variety of biblical texts, interpretations, literary references, medical insights, current statistics, personal illustrations, and practical suggestions by over a dozen preachers to help clergy deal with the challenging and important subject of suicide. This collection of sermons, from a broad spectrum of religious and theological perspectives, demonstrates that suicide, for all its complexity and all its negativism, can be treated in a positive, straight-forward manner. Ministers from all religious groups will gain valuable insight from this informative resource, which serves as an excellent model for those who preach on suicide. It will also benefit anyone wanting to learn more about what religious leaders have thought, preached, and advocated over the centuries.

Author: James T. Clemons
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 09/01/1989
Pages: 168
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.38w x 0.49d
ISBN: 9780664250713

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 09/01/1989

About the Author
Clemons, James T.: - James T. Clemons is Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C.