Lectures On The History Of Preaching (1893) - John a Broadus - Bog

Lectures On The History Of Preaching is a book written by John A. Broadus and published in 1893. The book is a comprehensive study of the history of Christian preaching from the early church to the 19th century. Broadus, who was a prominent Baptist preacher and theologian, provides a detailed analysis of the evolution of preaching styles, methods, and content over time.The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the preaching of the early church and the development of preaching in the Middle Ages. The second part covers the Reformation period and the emergence of preaching in the Protestant tradition. The third part examines the preaching of the 18th and 19th centuries, including the rise of Evangelicalism and the impact of the Enlightenment on preaching.Throughout the book, Broadus provides numerous examples of sermons and preachers from different eras and denominations, including Augustine, John Chrysostom, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Jonathan Edwards, and Charles Spurgeon. He also discusses the role of preaching in various historical contexts, such as the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire, the Protestant Reformation, and the Great Awakening.Lectures On The History Of Preaching is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian preaching. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject and offers insights into the development of preaching as a central component of Christian worship and evangelism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.