J Relig Health. 1993 Dec;32(4):253-9. doi: 10.1007/BF00990952.
Journal of religion and health
D M Moss
PMID: 24271548 DOI: 10.1007/BF00990952
This tribute primarily focuses on Karl Menninger's literary skills as a preacher. His last two books,Sparks and Whatever Became of Sin? are used as examples of what Reinhold Niebuhr called "vital prophetic Christianity." They clearly illustrate Dr. Menninger's homiletical style. These evaluations are augmented by personal conversations with him during which he strongly encouraged pastoral counselors to refocus their attention on the sermon as a basic resource for prevention and hope.