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Humor i jego funkcje w przepowiadaniu słowa Bożego
Humor and its Functions in Preaching the Word of God

Author(s): Henryk Sławiński
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: humor; preaching; sermon; homily

Summary/Abstract: Humor has many useful functions in the one's personal life and in the human society. Its value are known and treasured by the specialists in public relations, rhetoric and communication. Awareness of the many useful features of humor justify and support the possibility of using it in the preaching of the word of God. The use of humor in preaching requires some important conditions, which have to be respected if humor should be used in the Church's ministry of the word.

  • Issue Year: 63/2016
  • Issue No: 12
  • Page Range: 119-129
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish
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