Preacher
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A preacher is a person who delivers
History
Preachers are common throughout most cultures. They can take the form of a Christian minister on a Sunday morning, or an Islamic imam. A Muslim preacher in general is referred to as a dā‘ī, while one giving sermons on a Friday afternoon is called a khatib.
The sermon or homily has been an important part of Christian services since Early Christianity, and remains prominent in both
In most denominations, modern preaching is kept below about 40 minutes, but historic preachers of all denominations could at times speak for well over an hour, sometimes for two or three hours,[citation needed] and use techniques of rhetoric and theatre that are today somewhat out of fashion in mainline churches.
In many churches in the United States, the title preacher is synonymous with pastor or minister, and the church's minister is often referred to simply as "our/the preacher" or by name such as "Preacher Smith". However, among some Chinese churches, 'preacher' (Chinese: 傳道) is different from 'pastor' (Chinese: 牧師). A preacher in the Protestant church is one of the younger clergy, but they are not officially recognised as pastors until they can prove their capability of leading the church.
Other uses
Preacher is also the supposed author of the Book of Ecclesiastes. Preacher is one translation of the Hebrew word קהלת (Qoheleth). There is much debate about the identity of this preacher; many believe it is Solomon.[1]
See also
Notes
- ^ Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. ""Ecclesiastes"". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
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References
- Francis, Keith A.; Gibson, William (2012). The Oxford Handbook of the British Sermon 1689–1901. et al. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0199583591 – via Google Books.
External links
Media related to Preachers at Wikimedia Commons
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