Christian Oratory

Christian Oratory: An Inquiry Into Its History During The First Five Centuries is a book written by Horace Mosley Moule in 1859. The book is a comprehensive study of the history of Christian oratory during the first five centuries of the Christian era. Moule examines the development of Christian oratory from its origins in the preaching of Jesus Christ and the apostles, through the early Christian communities, to the establishment of the Church as a dominant institution in the Roman Empire. The book explores the various forms of Christian oratory, including sermons, homilies, and public speeches, and their role in shaping Christian theology and practice. Moule also examines the influence of classical rhetoric on Christian oratory and the ways in which Christian preachers adapted and transformed this tradition to suit their own purposes. Throughout the book, Moule draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, including ancient Christian texts, classical works on rhetoric, and modern scholarship on the history of Christianity. He provides detailed analysis and commentary on the key figures and movements in Christian oratory, including Augustine, Chrysostom, and the Cappadocian Fathers. Overall, Christian Oratory is a valuable resource for scholars and students of early Christianity, as well as anyone interested in the history of rhetoric and public speaking. Moule's thorough and insightful analysis sheds light on the crucial role that oratory played in the development of Christian theology and practice during the first five centuries of the Christian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.