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/hom'euh let"iks/, n. (used with a sing. v.)the art of preaching; the branch of practical theology that treats of homilies or sermons.[1820-30; see HOMILETIC, -ICS]
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Homiletics — (Gr. homiletikos , from homilos , to assemble together), 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 .… … Wikipedia
Homiletics — • Lengthy historical article. Includes extensive bibliography Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Homiletics Homiletics † … Catholic encyclopedia
Homiletics — Hom i*let ics, n. [Cf. F. homil[ e]tique.] The art of preaching; that branch of theology which treats of homilies or sermons, and the best method of preparing and delivering them. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
homiletics — 1830, from HOMILETIC (Cf. homiletic); also see ICS (Cf. ics) … Etymology dictionary
homiletics — [häm΄ə let′iks] pl.n. [< HOMILETIC] the art of preparing and delivering sermons; art of preaching … English World dictionary
homiletics — noun 1. the branch of theology that deals with sermons and homilies • Derivationally related forms: ↑homiletical • Hypernyms: ↑theology, ↑divinity 2. the art of preaching • Hypernyms: ↑art, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
homiletics — noun plural but singular in construction Date: 1830 the art of preaching … New Collegiate Dictionary
homiletics — noun The art of preaching (especially the application of rhetoric in theology) … Wiktionary
homiletics — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. moralizing, theology, rhetoric; see preaching … English dictionary for students
homiletics — the art of preaching Sciences and Studies … Phrontistery dictionary
