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Sermons: Sermons for the principal festivals and fasts of the church year, ed. by Rev John Cotton Brooks

The volume includes edited sermons that address key religious observances within the church year, offering theological insights and reflections on these occasions, as curated by Rev John Cotton Brooks. more

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Phillips Brooks
Phillips Brooks

Phillips Brooks was an American clergyman, writer, and theologian, born on December 13, 1835, and died on January 23, 1893. He is known for his profound understanding of Christian faith and his contributions to religious literature. more

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