The Role of Imagination in the Preaching of Henry Ward Beecher
This article argues that Henry Ward Beecher’s use of imagination in preaching serves as a significant contribution to the field of homiletics. A renowned pastor and three-time lecturer at Yale’s distinguished preaching series, Beecher relied on his extensive creativity to not only shape the contours...
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| Published in | Homiletic Vol. 49; no. 1; pp. 14 - 29 |
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| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | English |
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27.08.2024
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| Online Access | Get full text |
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| Summary: | This article argues that Henry Ward Beecher’s use of imagination in preaching serves as a significant contribution to the field of homiletics. A renowned pastor and three-time lecturer at Yale’s distinguished preaching series, Beecher relied on his extensive creativity to not only shape the contours of his sermons, but also to impact a nation in the throes of Civil War. Though not always appreciated, Beecher models the need for, and practice of, imagination in Christian pulpits. |
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| ISSN: | 2152-6923 2152-6923 |
| DOI: | 10.15695/hmltc.v49i1.5622 |