The Ministry To The Congregation: Lectures On Homiletics (1897)

The Ministry To The Congregation: Lectures On Homiletics is a book written by John Adam Kern and published in 1897. The book is a collection of lectures that Kern gave on the subject of homiletics, which is the art of preaching. Kern was a professor of homiletics at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, and his lectures were aimed at preparing students for the ministry.The book covers a wide range of topics related to preaching, including the purpose of preaching, the preparation of sermons, the delivery of sermons, and the role of the preacher in the congregation. Kern emphasizes the importance of clear and concise language, and he provides practical advice on how to structure sermons for maximum impact.Throughout the book, Kern draws on his own experience as a preacher and teacher of homiletics, as well as the work of other theologians and preachers. He also includes numerous examples of sermons and sermon outlines to illustrate his points.Overall, The Ministry To The Congregation: Lectures On Homiletics is a comprehensive guide to the art of preaching, written by an experienced and respected teacher of homiletics. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in improving their preaching skills or learning more about the theory and practice of homiletics.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.