The Popular Preachers Of The Ancient Church: Their Lives, Their Manners, And Their Work (1859)

By William Wilson

Book Overview

The Popular Preachers of the Ancient Church: Their Lives, Their Manners, and Their Work is a book written by William Wilson and originally published in 1859. The book explores the lives and work of some of the most influential preachers of the early Christian church, including Origen, Chrysostom, and Augustine. Wilson delves into the personal histories of these men, examining their backgrounds, education, and the social and political contexts in which they lived and worked. He also explores their preaching styles, examining the rhetorical techniques they used to convey their message and the impact they had on their audiences. Throughout the book, Wilson offers insights into the role of preaching in the early Christian church and the ways in which these preachers helped to shape the development of Christian theology and practice. The Popular Preachers of the Ancient Church is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, the early church, or the art of preaching.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: 1120038618
• ISBN13: 9781120038616
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"