Sermon
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| - | The seventeenth century was dominated by a profound moral and religious fervor unleashed by the [[Counter-Reformation]]. Of all literary works, [[books of devotion]] were the number one best sellers of the century. New religious organisations swept the country (see for example the work of [[Saint Vincent de Paul]] and [[Francis de Sales|Saint Francis de Sales]]). The preacher [[Louis Bourdaloue]] (1632-1704) was famous for his [[sermon]]s. The [[theology|theologian]] and orator [[Jacques-Benigne Bossuet]] (1627-1704) composed a number of celebrated funeral orations. | ||
| + | A '''sermon''' is an [[public speaking|oration]] by a [[prophet]] or member of the [[clergy]]. Sermons address a [[Bible|Biblical]], [[Theology|theological]], [[Religion|religious]], or [[Morality|moral]] topic, usually expounding on a type of [[belief]], [[law]] or [[Human behavior|behavior]] within both past and present contexts. | ||
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A sermon is an oration by a prophet or member of the clergy. Sermons address a Biblical, theological, religious, or moral topic, usually expounding on a type of belief, law or behavior within both past and present contexts.
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