The Preacher and Pulpit Orator: Or a Treatise on Sacred Rhetoric, to Which Are Added an Ordination Charge, Sermons, and Theological Papers

By John Bryson

Book Overview

The Preacher and Pulpit Orator is a book written by John Bryson in 1875, which provides a comprehensive guide to the art of sacred rhetoric. The book is aimed at preachers and pulpit orators, and it covers a wide range of topics related to the effective delivery of sermons and speeches. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of sacred rhetoric. The first section provides an overview of the history of preaching and the role of the preacher in society. The second section covers the principles of composition, including the use of language, the structure of a sermon, and the use of illustrations and metaphors. The third section focuses on the delivery of a sermon, including the use of voice, gesture, and facial expression. The fourth section provides practical advice on how to prepare for a sermon, including the use of prayer and meditation. In addition to the main text, the book also includes several appendices. These include an ordination charge, which is a speech given to a newly ordained minister, as well as several sermons and theological papers. Overall, The Preacher and Pulpit Orator is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of sacred rhetoric, and it remains a popular text among preachers and theologians to this day.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165664003
• ISBN13: 9781165664009
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"