1 The importance persuasion plays in various aspects of life was recognized by the ancient Greeks as far back as the time of Homer, and was a recurring subject through the following centuries. Numerous Greek writers refer to persuasion, both in formal and informal manners. In fact, one of the Greek goddesses was Πειθώ (Peithō), “Persuasion.” In our postmodern world, does persuasion still have a place in preaching and witnessing for Christ? That question is
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