WJK Radio 8: Thomas G. Long on the Christian Funeral

Thomas G. Long, one of America's most trusted and thoughtful pulpit voices, joins us for a fascinating discussion on today’s Christian funeral. Tom has just written an informative guide to and theological and cultural critique of contemporary funeral practices. Accompany Them With Singing—The Christian Funeral is now available from WJK.

Thomas G. Long is Bandy Professor of Preaching at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, and is one of the most popular preachers in the United States today. He is the author of The Witness of Preaching; The Senses of Preaching; Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible; Whispering the Lyrics: Sermons for Lent and Easter; Matthew (Westminster Bible Commentary); Hebrews (Interpretation); Testimony: Talking Ourselves into Being Christian; and Preaching from Memory to Hope. Be sure to check out http://long.wjkbooks.com for more information on Tom, including a video interview on his new book!

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Running Time: 29:30 minutes

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Related Resources:

Thomas Lynch, The Undertaking: Life Studies from a Dismal Trade

H. Richard Rutherford, Death of a Christian: The Order of Christian Funerals

Music Credit:

“Shadows,” by David LaMotte