Homiletical And Pastoral Lectures (1880)

Homiletical And Pastoral Lectures is a book written by Charles John Ellicott and first published in 1880. The book is a collection of lectures that Ellicott delivered to his students at Cambridge University on the subjects of preaching and pastoral care. The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on homiletics or the art of preaching. Ellicott discusses the importance of preaching the principles of effective sermon preparation and the delivery of sermons. He also provides practical advice on how to engage with different audiences and how to tailor sermons to different occasions.The second part of the book focuses on pastoral care. Ellicott emphasizes the importance of the pastor's role in the spiritual and emotional well-being of their congregation. He discusses the qualities of a good pastor the challenges of pastoral care and the importance of empathy and compassion in pastoral work.Throughout the book Ellicott draws on his own experiences as a pastor and a scholar of the Bible. He also references other theologians and scholars to provide a comprehensive overview of homiletics and pastoral care.Overall Homiletical And Pastoral Lectures is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of preaching and pastoral care. Ellicott's insights and advice are still relevant today making this book a timeless classic in the field of theology.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.