Homiletics and Pastoral Theology is a book written by William G. T. Shedd, a prominent theologian and Presbyterian minister who lived in the 19th century. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of preaching and pastoral care, and is intended for use by ministers and other religious leaders.The book is divided into two parts. The first part, Homiletics, deals with the theory and practice of preaching. Shedd discusses the importance of the Bible in preaching, and provides guidance on how to interpret and apply biblical ...
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Homiletics and Pastoral Theology is a book written by William G. T. Shedd, a prominent theologian and Presbyterian minister who lived in the 19th century. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of preaching and pastoral care, and is intended for use by ministers and other religious leaders.The book is divided into two parts. The first part, Homiletics, deals with the theory and practice of preaching. Shedd discusses the importance of the Bible in preaching, and provides guidance on how to interpret and apply biblical texts. He also discusses the structure of a sermon, and provides tips on how to engage and persuade an audience.The second part of the book, Pastoral Theology, deals with the practical aspects of ministry. Shedd provides guidance on how to care for the spiritual and emotional needs of congregants, and discusses the importance of prayer and personal devotion. He also addresses issues such as pastoral counseling, church administration, and the role of the pastor in the community.Throughout the book, Shedd emphasizes the importance of both theology and practicality in ministry. He argues that a good preacher must be knowledgeable about the Bible and theology, but must also be able to connect with his or her congregation on a personal level. The book is filled with practical advice and examples from Shedd's own experiences as a pastor, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in pastoral ministry.1867. Originally presented as lectures. Contents: Homiletics-Relation of Sacred Eloquence to Biblical Exegesis; Distinctive Nature of Homiletics, and Reasons for Its Cultivation; Fundamental Properties of Style; General Maxims for Sermonizing; Special Maxims for Sermonizing; The Different Species of Sermons; The Nature and Choice of a Text; The Plan of a Sermon; Extemporaneous Preaching; The Matter, Manner and Spirit of Preaching; Reciprocal Relations of Preacher and Hearer; Liturgical Cultivation of the Preacher; Pastoral Theology-Definition of Pastoral Theology; Religious Character and Habits of the Clergyman; Intellectual Character and Habits of the Clergyman; Social and Professional Character of the Clergyman; Pastoral Visiting; and Catechising.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.
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