Sermons
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Sermons is a collection of influential religious discourses by the 17th-century Anglican clergyman and Archbishop of Canterbury John Tillotson, known for their clear prose and moral reasoning.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Sermons canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Sermons Context triple: [John Tillotson, notableWork, Sermons]
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A.
Homilies
Homilies is a collection of theological and spiritual sermons by the 14th-century Byzantine theologian and mystic Gregory Palamas, reflecting his teachings on prayer, divine grace, and the experience of God.
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B.
Sermons of Religion
Sermons of Religion is a collection of influential 19th-century liberal Christian sermons by American transcendentalist theologian Theodore Parker.
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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.
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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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: Sermons Target entity description: Sermons is a collection of influential religious discourses by the 17th-century Anglican clergyman and Archbishop of Canterbury John Tillotson, known for their clear prose and moral reasoning.
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A.
Homilies
Homilies is a collection of theological and spiritual sermons by the 14th-century Byzantine theologian and mystic Gregory Palamas, reflecting his teachings on prayer, divine grace, and the experience of God.
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B.
Sermons of Religion
Sermons of Religion is a collection of influential 19th-century liberal Christian sermons by American transcendentalist theologian Theodore Parker.
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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.
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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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 (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
ⓘ
collection of sermons ⓘ religious text ⓘ |
| aim |
moral reform
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practical religious instruction ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Archbishop of Canterbury
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Church of England ⓘ |
| author | John Tillotson ⓘ |
| authorOccupation | Anglican clergyman ⓘ |
| authorPosition | Archbishop of Canterbury ⓘ |
| centuryOfComposition | 17th century ⓘ |
| circulation |
reprinted in multiple editions
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widely read in England ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Kingdom of England ⓘ |
| emphasis |
clarity of doctrine
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ethical conduct ⓘ reason in religion ⓘ |
| form | homiletic discourse ⓘ |
| genre |
Anglican theology
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Christian literature ⓘ sermon ⓘ |
| historicalContext |
Restoration era
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post-Reformation England ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Reformation theology
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latitudinarianism ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
Church of England clergy
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surface form:
Anglican clergy
educated laity ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literarySignificance | important example of 17th-century English prose ⓘ |
| literaryStyle |
didactic prose
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plain style ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Christian doctrine
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Christian ethics ⓘ moral theology ⓘ practical divinity ⓘ |
| medium | print ⓘ |
| notableFor |
clear prose
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influence on Anglican preaching ⓘ moral reasoning ⓘ |
| publicationPeriod | 17th century ⓘ |
| religiousSignificance | influential in shaping Anglican moral teaching ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Anglicanism (broadly)
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surface form:
Anglicanism
Protestant Christianity ⓘ
surface form:
Protestantism
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| theologicalOrientation |
latitudinarian Anglicanism
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moderate Anglican ⓘ |
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