Treatise On Homiletics

Treatise On Homiletics: Designed To Illustrate The True Theory And Practice Of Preaching The Gospel is a book written by Daniel Parish Kidder in 1864. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art and science of preaching, and it is designed to help preachers understand and apply the principles of effective preaching. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of homiletics. The first section provides an overview of the history of preaching, from the early church to the present day. The second section discusses the principles of homiletics, including the importance of understanding the audience, the structure of a sermon, and the use of language and style.The third section of the book focuses on the preparation and delivery of sermons. This section covers topics such as choosing a text, developing a theme, and organizing the sermon. It also includes practical advice on delivery, such as voice projection, gesture, and eye contact.The final section of the book deals with the role of the preacher in society. Kidder argues that preachers have a responsibility to promote social justice and to address the moral issues of the day. He also emphasizes the importance of preaching with sincerity and authenticity, and of being true to one's own convictions.Overall, Treatise On Homiletics is a comprehensive and practical guide to the art of preaching. It provides preachers with a solid foundation in the principles of effective preaching, as well as practical advice on how to apply those principles in their own preaching.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.