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Preaching in Eighteenth-Century London (Hardcover, New)
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Preaching in Eighteenth-Century London (Hardcover, New)
Series: Studies in Modern British Religious History
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A comprehensive overview of preaching culture in eighteenth-century
England. This book looks at the role of preaching culture in
eighteenth-century England. Beyond the confines of churches,
preaching was heard at political anniversaries and elections,
thanksgiving and fast days, and society and charity meetings, all
of which were major occasions on the English political and social
calendars. Dozens of sermons were published each year, and the
popularity of sermons, both from the pulpit and in print, make them
crucial for understanding the role of religion in
eighteenth-century society. To provide a broad perspective on
preaching culture, this book focuses on print and manuscript
evidence for preaching in London. London had a unique combination
of preaching venues and audiences, including St. Paul's cathedral,
parliament, the royal court, the corporation of London,
London-based societies, and numerous parish churches and Dissenting
meetinghouses. The capital had the greatest range of preaching
anywhere in England. However, many of the developments in London
reflected trends in preaching culture across the country. This was
a period when English society experienced significant social,
religious and political changes, and preachers' roles evolved in
response to these changes. Early in the century, preachers were
heavily engaged in partisan politics. However, as these party heats
waned, they increasingly became involved with societies and
charities that were part of the blossoming English urban culture.
The book also explores the impact of sermons on society by looking
at contemporary perceptions of preaching, trends in the publication
of sermons, the process of the publication and the distribution of
sermons, and the reception of sermons. It demonstrates how
preachers of various denominations adapted to an increasingly
literate and print-centred culture and the continuing vitality of
oral preaching culture. The book will be of interest not only to
scholars of religion and sermon literature, but also to those
interested in eighteenth-century politics, urban society, oral and
print cultures, and publishing. JENNIFER FAROOQ is an independent
scholar.
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