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homiletics

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hom·i·let·ics  (hm-ltks)
n. (used with a sing. verb)
The art of preaching.
homiletics [ˌhɒmɪˈlɛtɪks]
n
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) (functioning as singular) the art of preaching or writing sermons
[from Greek homilētikos cordial, from homilein to converse with; see homily]
homiletics
the art of sacred speaking; preaching. — homiletic, homiletical adj.
See also: Religion
the art of sacred speaking; preaching. — homiletic, homiletical, adj.
See also: Rhetoric and Rhetorical Devices
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Noun1.homiletics - the branch of theology that deals with sermons and homilies
theology, divinity - the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
2.homiletics - the art of preaching
artistry, prowess, art - a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation; "the art of conversation"; "it's quite an art"
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