The Theory of Preaching
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The Theory of Preaching is a classic 19th-century homiletics text by theologian Austin Phelps that systematically explores the principles and practice of Protestant sermon preparation and delivery.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Theory of Preaching Context triple: [Austin Phelps, notableWork, The Theory of Preaching]
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Lectures on Preaching
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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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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Apostolical Preaching Considered
Apostolical Preaching Considered is a theological work by John Bird Sumner that examines the nature and principles of early Christian preaching as a model for contemporary ministry.
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Reading for Preaching: The Preacher in Conversation with Storytellers, Biographers, Poets, and Journalists
"Reading for Preaching: The Preacher in Conversation with Storytellers, Biographers, Poets, and Journalists" is a homiletics book by theologian Cornelius Plantinga Jr. that explores how wide and attentive reading can deepen and enrich Christian preaching.
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Conversations with Barth on Preaching
Conversations with Barth on Preaching is a theological work by William H. Willimon that explores and interprets Karl Barth’s insights on the nature and practice of Christian preaching.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Theory of Preaching Target entity description: The Theory of Preaching is a classic 19th-century homiletics text by theologian Austin Phelps that systematically explores the principles and practice of Protestant sermon preparation and delivery.
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A.
Lectures on Preaching
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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B.
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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C.
Apostolical Preaching Considered
Apostolical Preaching Considered is a theological work by John Bird Sumner that examines the nature and principles of early Christian preaching as a model for contemporary ministry.
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D.
Reading for Preaching: The Preacher in Conversation with Storytellers, Biographers, Poets, and Journalists
"Reading for Preaching: The Preacher in Conversation with Storytellers, Biographers, Poets, and Journalists" is a homiletics book by theologian Cornelius Plantinga Jr. that explores how wide and attentive reading can deepen and enrich Christian preaching.
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E.
Conversations with Barth on Preaching
Conversations with Barth on Preaching is a theological work by William H. Willimon that explores and interprets Karl Barth’s insights on the nature and practice of Christian preaching.
- F. None of above. chosen
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