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xiv, 413 p. This study examines the sermon during the 'long' eighteenth century - the era between Bossuet and Schleiermacher. it offers a broad outline of the history of preaching in this period, an overview of the research over the past three decades, and suggestions for new approaches to the subject. Thematically, the book includes chapters on such topics as the theology of the eighteenth-century sermon, preachers' instructions, the sermon in daily life, delivery as a means of reaching congregations, and audience reception of preaching. It also pays ample attention to the three important religious and intellectual currents of the long eighteenth century: (Neo-)classicism, Pietism, and the Enlightenment. - Back cover. edited by Joris van Eijnatten. Includes bibliographical references and index. Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. Preaching History 18th century BV4207 .P73 2009eb 251.009/033 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10349304 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10349304 CaPaEBR 080821 ebr10349304