Seasoned Speech Rhetoric in the Life of the Church
Seasoned Speech Rhetoric in the Life of the Church by James E. Beitler III, published by InterVarsity Press on May 7, 2019, is a 256-page exploration of the role of rhetoric in the Christian faith. The book emphasizes the importance of persuasion in communicating the gospel, drawing on the insights of five notable Christian figures: C. S. Lewis, Dorothy L. Sayers, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Desmond Tutu, and Marilynne Robinson. Beitler argues that effective rhetoric is essential for authentic Christian witness and seeks to rekindle interest in this often-overlooked art.
Readers will find a thoughtful examination of how these influential communicators employed rhetoric within the context of Christian liturgical seasons. The book highlights the connection between seasoned speech and the essential truths of Christianity, suggesting that mastering the art of persuasion can enhance one’s ability to convey the gospel’s surprising truths. By situating these reflections in the broader themes of Christian theology and communication studies, Beitler invites readers to consider the significance of rhetoric in their own faith journeys.
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The Christian faith depends to a great degree on persuasion. In one of his letters to early Christians, the apostle Paul wrote, “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone” (Col. 4:6). Yet rhetoric—the art of persuasion—has been largely ignored by most Christians. In this book, James Beitler seeks to renew interest in and hunger for an effective Christian rhetoric by closely considering the work of five beloved Christian communicators: C. S. Lewis, Dorothy L. Sayers, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Desmond Tutu, and Marilynne Robinson. Moreover, he situates these reflections within the Christian liturgical seasons for the essential truths they convey. These writers collectively demonstrate that being a master of rhetoric is not antithetical to authentic Christian witness. Indeed, being a faithful disciple of Christ means practicing a rhetoric that beneficially and persuasively imparts the surprising truth of the gospel. It means having seasoned speech.
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