Lectures on Preaching
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Lectures on Preaching is a classic series of talks by American clergyman Phillips Brooks that explores the theology, practice, and spiritual character of Christian preaching.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Lectures on Preaching canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Lectures on Preaching Context triple: [Phillips Brooks, notableWork, Lectures on Preaching]
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A.
Yale Lectures on Preaching
Yale Lectures on Preaching is a series of influential 19th-century talks on homiletics and pastoral ministry delivered by American clergyman Henry Ward Beecher at Yale.
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B.
Preaching and Preachers
Preaching and Preachers is a classic work on Christian preaching in which Martyn Lloyd-Jones expounds the theology, practice, and spiritual character of the preacher’s task.
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C.
Sermons Preached on Several Occasions
Sermons Preached on Several Occasions is a collection of religious discourses by Anglican clergyman John Sharp, reflecting his theological views and preaching style.
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D.
Homilies on the Gospels
Homilies on the Gospels is a collection of sermons by Pope Gregory the Great that offers pastoral and moral interpretations of Gospel passages for use in preaching and spiritual instruction.
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E.
Lay Sermons, Addresses and Reviews
"Lay Sermons, Addresses and Reviews" is a collection of essays and lectures by Thomas Henry Huxley that popularize scientific ideas and advocate for rationalism and education in Victorian society.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Lectures on Preaching Target entity description: Lectures on Preaching is a classic series of talks by American clergyman Phillips Brooks that explores the theology, practice, and spiritual character of Christian preaching.
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A.
Yale Lectures on Preaching
Yale Lectures on Preaching is a series of influential 19th-century talks on homiletics and pastoral ministry delivered by American clergyman Henry Ward Beecher at Yale.
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B.
Preaching and Preachers
Preaching and Preachers is a classic work on Christian preaching in which Martyn Lloyd-Jones expounds the theology, practice, and spiritual character of the preacher’s task.
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C.
Sermons Preached on Several Occasions
Sermons Preached on Several Occasions is a collection of religious discourses by Anglican clergyman John Sharp, reflecting his theological views and preaching style.
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D.
Homilies on the Gospels
Homilies on the Gospels is a collection of sermons by Pope Gregory the Great that offers pastoral and moral interpretations of Gospel passages for use in preaching and spiritual instruction.
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E.
Lay Sermons, Addresses and Reviews
"Lay Sermons, Addresses and Reviews" is a collection of essays and lectures by Thomas Henry Huxley that popularize scientific ideas and advocate for rationalism and education in Victorian society.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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collection of lectures ⓘ theological work ⓘ |
| associatedPerson | Phillips Brooks ⓘ |
| author | Phillips Brooks ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| denominationalContext | Anglicanism ⓘ |
| firstPublicationCentury | 19th century ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
authenticity in preaching
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inner life of the preacher ⓘ practical guidance for sermons ⓘ spiritual formation of ministers ⓘ |
| genre |
Christian theology
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homiletics ⓘ religious non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasInfluenced |
Christian preachers
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homiletics education ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
delivery of sermons
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integration of theology and practice ⓘ moral character of the preacher ⓘ pastoral ministry ⓘ relationship between preacher and congregation ⓘ sermon preparation ⓘ spiritual life of the preacher ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
Christian clergy
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preachers ⓘ theological students ⓘ |
| isClassicIn |
Anglican homiletics
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Christian preaching literature ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| laterMedium | printed book ⓘ |
| literaryForm |
lecture
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religious prose ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Christian preaching
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practice of preaching ⓘ spiritual character of the preacher ⓘ theology of preaching ⓘ |
| notableFor |
classic status in preaching literature
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influence on Protestant homiletics ⓘ |
| originalMedium | oral lectures ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
| theologicalPerspective |
Broad Church Anglican
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Protestant ⓘ |
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Subject: Lectures on Preaching Description of subject: Lectures on Preaching is a classic series of talks by American clergyman Phillips Brooks that explores the theology, practice, and spiritual character of Christian preaching.
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Bishop Matthew Simpson