On the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons: Fourth Edition (Hardcover)

~ John A. Broadus (Author) "Since Christian preaching has such importance, it is neces to understand its nature..." (more)
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"If there was a 'model preacher' in the 19th century, it was surely John A. Broadus of Southern Baptist Seminary. If there is a teacher of preaching in the 20th century qualified to revise Broadus' "On the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons, "it is Vernon L. Stanfield of New Orleans Baptist Seminary. Harper and Row has shown wisdom in making this fourth edition of a classic available again. It has been number one in the field for over a century."--Dale Moody, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Product Description

Fully revised edition of the classic guide to the art of homiletics incorporates recent helpful developments in the field.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 368 pages
• Publisher: HarperOne; 4 edition (September 26, 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006061112X
• ISBN-13: 978-0060611125
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #491,634 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic, May 7, 2002

By	Samuel M Smith (Fort Worth, TX United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Scripturally sound, practically oriented, broad in scope, but specific in advice, this book is a masterpiece. Anyone with an interest in homiletics either has read this book or should.

If you're a layman who teaches a Sunday School class, buy this book. Your presentation skills and organizational ability will skyrocket. Your students will get more from the lesson, you will present the material in a more professional manner and you will be easier to follow.

This book is helpful for anyone with a call to use the spoken word to advance the Kingdom of God. Highly, highly recommended.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must book for all young preachers!, February 22, 1997

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This is one the best books ever written. It was the first book passed on to me as a young minister. I would suggest that all preachers read, and reread this book. This homiletic masterpiece is a must for all young preachers. This book was originally published under the title ' A Treatise on the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons'. This book is both informative and inspirational. It was no mistake when I opened these comment by saying that this is one of the best books ever written, (not limited to homiletics), one of the best books on any subject. ** Rev. Clay A. Jackson *

4.0 out of 5 stars John Broadus knows his stuff..., June 30, 2009

By	Laura Lewis "bayjohn" (Biloxi, MS USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

There are plenty of sermon preparation books out there, but this one is one that should be on the shelf of every pastor and deacon in the church. Also, Sunday School teachers would greatly benefit from this book in the preparation of exegetical teaching material. I recommend this book and think it will be beneficial to everyone who reads it.