Shouting Above the Noisy Crowd: Biblical Wisdom and the Urgency of Preaching

“In a world full of self-proclaimed ‘experts’ and nearsighted ‘technologists,’ the need for wisdom is invaluable. This collection of essays is a welcome witness to the inestimable need for clear biblical teaching that deeply affects lives. It is a perfect tribute to an extraordinary preacher.”


—Roy L. Heller, Professor of Old Testament, Perkins School of Theology / SMU





“McKenzie’s ministry of homiletic scholarship has called a generation of preachers to pursue wisdom, igniting and feeding the imaginations of listeners along the way. The essays and sermons in this volume are a collection that not only celebrate McKenzie’s many contributions over the years but extend the sage path she has forged through her teaching, writing, and preaching.”


—Richard W. Voelz, Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship, Union Presbyterian Seminary





“In a world threatened by foolishness and violence, McKenzie’s call for the preacher-as-sage has never been more urgently needed. This collection of essays from several of North America’s finest homileticians propels her ideas forward through new insights and wisdom for our time.”


—Dawn Ottoni-Wilhelm, Brightbill Professor of Preaching and Worship, Bethany Theological Seminary