homiletics

[ hom-uh-let-iks ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

the art of preaching; the branch of practical theology that treats of homilies or sermons.

homiletics

/ ˌhɒmɪˈlɛtɪks /

First recorded in 1820–30; homiletic, -ics

C17: from Greek homilētikos cordial, from homilein to converse with; see homily

White America got a crash course in black homiletics in the “I Have a Dream” speech.

Its function as a species of popular homiletics made it necessary to appeal to the emotions.

These subjects he has continued to teach ever since, with the addition, since 1872, of Homiletics.

Ideals are useful (a) in homiletics, which are chiefly occupied with attempts at suggestion.

His Homiletics and Pastoral Theology have already become text-books in many theological seminaries.

Moral homiletics have since old done precious little good with the ruling class, and they will do no better in the future.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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