Men and Books: Or Studies in Homiletics; Lectures Introductory to the Theory of Preaching (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Austin Phelps

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484840894 ISBN 13: 9780484840897

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A thoughtful guide for pastors and students that blends preaching theory with the study of minds, books, and cultural power.

Discover how great oratory grows from human insight and literary craft.

In this classic volume, the author argues that the art of preaching starts with understanding people—preachers study minds, motives, and the wider world. The text links practical homiletics to the broader life of letters, showing how enduring literature and effective speech shape a pastor’s work. It frames preaching as a disciplined, thoughtful craft that thrives on reading, reflection, and adapting timeless principles to real life.

Readers will explore how oratory develops from experience, the value of literary models, and the ways books influence public speaking. The book emphasizes the balance between ideal aims and practical limits, helping readers form a workable plan for professional growth in the pulpit.

• How speakers move audiences by studying minds and social context
• The role of books and literary models in shaping eloquence
• Strategies for turning reading into practical homiletic skill
• Guidance on pursuing a disciplined, adaptable plan for preaching

Ideal for clergy, theology students, and anyone interested in the craft of persuasive preaching and literary study.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484840894
• ISBN 13: 9780484840897
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 378