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Established ritual, or where the ritual is so unattractive as to command little interest, (preaching forms a main part of modern worship, and extempore prayer is generally little more than an indirect exhortation of the same kind. Most people, Whether really religious or not, are conservative enough to go regularly to their church on Sunday, and would feel that they had been defrauded of part of their due exercise if the sermon were omitted. A {great preacher, though perhaps no longer a great power, attracts crowds of hearers Wherever he is to be heard.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the perceived decline in the power and influence of sermons in modern times. The author argues that this decline is due to a complex interplay of historical, social, and personal factors. Historically, the novelty and urgency of the early Christian message, and the absence of alternative sources of spiritual guidance, gave sermons a unique importance. However, as Christianity became established and societies more secularized, preaching lost some of its original impact. Socially, the author argues that the rise of mass education and the resulting critical mindset of congregations has made it more difficult for preachers to command attention and respect. Furthermore, the increasing uniformity and conformity of modern society has stifled creativity and originality in the pulpit. Finally, the author identifies personal factors, such as a lack of intellectual ability, piety, and charisma, as contributing to the decline in the quality of preaching. The author emphasizes that while piety is an important virtue, it is not a substitute for intellectual rigor and the ability to communicate effectively. The book concludes by offering some practical suggestions for improving the state of preaching, such as the use of more varied and engaging formats, the encouragement of critical thinking, and the provision of better training for preachers. By addressing these issues, the author believes that it is possible to restore the power and relevance of preaching in the modern world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331237112_0
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