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ˌhɒm əˈlɛt ɪkshomilet·ics
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Princeton's WordNet
homileticsnoun
the branch of theology that deals with sermons and homilies
homileticsnoun
the art of preaching
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homileticsnoun
The art of preaching (especially the application of rhetoric in theology).
Etymology: From ὁμιλητική.
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Homiletics
In religious studies, homiletics (Ancient Greek: ὁμιλητικός homilētikós, from homilos, "assembled crowd, throng") is the application of the general principles of rhetoric to the specific art of public preaching. One who practices or studies homiletics may be called a homilist, or more simply a preacher.
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homiletics
Homiletics is the art or science of delivering sermons or public religious speeches. It often includes the study of proper sermon preparation, organization, and delivery methods. It is a field of study within theological education, particularly in Christian seminaries.
Webster Dictionary
Homileticsnoun
the art of preaching; that branch of theology which treats of homilies or sermons, and the best method of preparing and delivering them
Etymology: [Cf. F. homiltique.]
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Homiletics
Homiletics, in theology the application of the general principles of rhetoric to the specific department of public preaching. The one who practices or studies homiletics is called a homilist.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of homiletics in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of homiletics in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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