Masters of Preaching - The Most Poignant and Powerful Homilists in Church History

Every period of Church history contains preachers who have been blessed with oratorical skills and spiritual depth. Masters of Preaching lays the foundations for a deeper understanding of Christian preaching. Through the lives and works of thirty-one men, the reader will experience fine sermons from the most eloquent homilists.

List of contents

Preface
Foreword  
Acknowledgments 
Introduction
 
1 The Essence of Good Preaching 
2 Preaching in the Old Testament as a Prelude to Christian Preaching
3 Preaching in the New Testament
4 Preaching in the Post-Apostolic Church
5 Preaching in the Age of the Fathers
6 Preaching in the Middle Ages
7 Preaching in the Reformation Period and Beyond
8 Preaching in the Modern and Contemporary Era

Conclusion

About the author

Reverend Ray E. Atwood is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. He has been pastor of Holy Rosary Cluster in Elma, Iowa, for the past six years.

Summary

Every period of Church history contains preachers who have been blessed with oratorical skills and spiritual depth. Masters of Preaching lays the foundations for a deeper understanding of Christian preaching. Through the lives and works of thirty-one men, the reader will experience fine sermons from the most eloquent homilists.

Product details

• Authors: Ray Atwood, Ray E Atwood, Ray E. Atwood, Atwood Ray E.
• Assisted by: Jerome Hanus (Foreword)
• Publisher: University Press Of America
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.08.2013
• EAN: 9780761861614
• ISBN: 978-0-7618-6161-4
• No. of pages: 322
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Practical theology; RELIGION / Christian Ministry / General, RELIGION / Christianity / History, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Sermons / Christian, Christianity, History of Religion, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church, Christian ministry & pastoral activity, Religious ministry and clergy, Sermons, Christian sermons, RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic / General, Christianity and Pastoral Studies;Religion