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100 1 _aSpurgeon, C. H.
_q(Charles Haddon),
_d1834-1892
245 1 4 _aThe Art of Illustration
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-04-18
508 _aProduced by Carlos Colon, Princeton Theological Seminary Library and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Art of Illustration" by C. H. Spurgeon is a collection of lectures centered on the use of illustrations in preaching, written in the late 19th century. This work emphasizes the importance of metaphors, anecdotes, and other forms of illustrative language to enhance the clarity and engagement of sermons. Spurgeon aims to equip preachers with effective tools to communicate deep spiritual truths in a manner that is accessible to all audiences. At the start of the text, the author introduces the concept of illustrations in sermons by comparing them to windows that allow light into a dark room, making abstract concepts more tangible and relatable. He notably references the teachings of Jesus, who frequently utilized parables to convey complex ideas effectively. Spurgeon discusses various methods for incorporating illustrations, highlighting its ability to enliven sermons, maintain audience attention, and aid in the comprehension of theological doctrines. Throughout this opening section, he emphasizes the balance needed between solid doctrinal teaching and the judicious use of illustrative language, asserting that well-chosen metaphors can significantly enrich the preaching experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPreaching
653 _aHomiletical illustrations
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42558
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