The unit outlines the main developments in the history of Christian preaching by studying selected preachers in the context of their historical background. Their approaches to such matters as the form, content and setting of preaching, and the preacher’s call and qualifications, are examined. Since preaching has been seen as an important agent in Christian formation, the unit also looks at the impact of preaching in the history of the church. A Reader is provided, containing sermons and extracts from texts on homiletics of different periods, and the unit gives students practice in reading and evaluating such material. Throughout the unit, students are invited to reflect on their own situation in the light of what they are learning.
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- מורה: Alan Pain