The Spoken Word: Or The Art Of Extemporary Preaching, Its Utility, Its Danger, And Its True Idea (1872)

By Thomas Joseph Potter

Book Overview

The Spoken Word: Or The Art Of Extemporary Preaching, Its Utility, Its Danger, And Its True Idea is a book written by Thomas Joseph Potter in 1872. This book explores the art of extemporaneous preaching, discussing its usefulness, potential pitfalls, and what it truly means to deliver a sermon without a prepared text. Potter delves into the history of extemporaneous preaching, examining the practices of early Christian preachers and the evolution of preaching styles throughout history. He also provides practical advice for aspiring extemporaneous preachers, discussing the importance of preparation, delivery, and the use of language. Additionally, Potter addresses the potential dangers of extemporaneous preaching, such as the risk of straying from the intended message or offending listeners with inappropriate language or content. Overall, The Spoken Word provides a comprehensive look at the art of extemporaneous preaching and its role in religious discourse.With An Easy And Practical Method For Its Attainment.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: 1165685019
• ISBN13: 9781165685011
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"