“The most intelligent hearers are those who enjoy most heartily the simplest preaching. It is not they who clamor for superlatively intellectual or aesthetic sermons. Daniel Webster used to complain of some of the preaching to which he listened. "In the house of God" he wanted to meditate "upon the simple varieties, and the undoubted facts of religion;" not upon mysteries and abstractions.”
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Men and Books: Or Studies in Homiletics; Lectures Introductory to The Theory of Preaching
This book delves into the study of homiletics, examining the principles and techniques of preaching. It serves as an introductory text for those interested in understanding the theoretical underpinnings of this religious communication discipline. more
Author
Austin Phelps
Austin Phelps, born on January 7, 1820, and died on October 13, 1890, was an American historical figure. His profession and category are currently unknown. more
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