In the course of writing this book I have consulted a wide range of books on preaching. A survey of the history of preaching would show us that the nature of preaching has undergone many changes. The place and nature of the sermon have, from time to time, been under attack from various quarters and in different ways. Most preachers today will have access to the contemporary literature, but few would have the inclination or the resources to examine the development of
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