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| − | [ | + | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Anglo-French sermun, from Medieval Latin sermon-, sermo, from [[Latin]], [[speech]], [[conversation]], from serere to link [[together]] |
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A '''sermon''' is an [[Rhetoric|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]]. Elements of preaching include exposition, exhortation and [[practical]] application. | A '''sermon''' is an [[Rhetoric|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]]. Elements of preaching include exposition, exhortation and [[practical]] application. | ||
| − | In [[Christianity]], a sermon (also known as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homily homily] within some churches) is often delivered in a place of [[worship]], most of which have a [[pulpit]] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambo_(liturgy) ambo], an elevated architectural feature. The word "sermon" comes from a [ | + | In [[Christianity]], a sermon (also known as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homily homily] within some churches) is often delivered in a place of [[worship]], most of which have a [[pulpit]] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambo_(liturgy) ambo], an elevated architectural feature. The word "sermon" comes from a [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] [[word]] which was derived from an Old French term, which in turn came from the [[Latin]] word sermō; ("[[discourse]]") Although, links have been made between the Latin word serere, which means 'to join [[together]]', so this leaves the modern Latin definition open to [[interpretation]] . The word can mean "[[conversation]]", which could mean that early sermons were delivered in the form of question and answer, and that only later did it come to mean a monologue. In [[contrast]] to this, is the examples from the [[Bible]], where sermons are speeches without interlocution: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses Moses]' sermon in [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Deutoronomy Deuteronomy 1-33]; [[Jesus]]' sermon on the mount in [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_5 Matthew 5-7]; [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]]'s sermon after [[Pentecost]] in [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Acts_of_the_Apostles#Acts.2 Acts 2:14-40]. |
In [[modern]] [[language]], the word "sermon" can also be used pejoratively in [[secular]] terms to describe a lengthy or tedious [[speech]] delivered with great [[passion]], by any person, to an uninterested [[audience]]. A sermonette is a short sermon (usually associated with television broadcasting, as stations would present a sermonette before signing off for the night).[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sermon] | In [[modern]] [[language]], the word "sermon" can also be used pejoratively in [[secular]] terms to describe a lengthy or tedious [[speech]] delivered with great [[passion]], by any person, to an uninterested [[audience]]. A sermonette is a short sermon (usually associated with television broadcasting, as stations would present a sermonette before signing off for the night).[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sermon] | ||
Revision as of 22:37, 12 December 2020
Origin
Middle English, from Anglo-French sermun, from Medieval Latin sermon-, sermo, from Latin, speech, conversation, from serere to link together
Definitions
- 1: a religious discourse delivered in public usually by a clergyman as a part of a worship service
- 2: a speech on conduct or duty
Description
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. Elements of preaching include exposition, exhortation and practical application.
In Christianity, a sermon (also known as a homily within some churches) is often delivered in a place of worship, most of which have a pulpit or ambo, an elevated architectural feature. The word "sermon" comes from a Middle English word which was derived from an Old French term, which in turn came from the Latin word sermō; ("discourse") Although, links have been made between the Latin word serere, which means 'to join together', so this leaves the modern Latin definition open to interpretation . The word can mean "conversation", which could mean that early sermons were delivered in the form of question and answer, and that only later did it come to mean a monologue. In contrast to this, is the examples from the Bible, where sermons are speeches without interlocution: Moses' sermon in Deuteronomy 1-33; Jesus' sermon on the mount in Matthew 5-7; Peter's sermon after Pentecost in Acts 2:14-40.
In modern language, the word "sermon" can also be used pejoratively in secular terms to describe a lengthy or tedious speech delivered with great passion, by any person, to an uninterested audience. A sermonette is a short sermon (usually associated with television broadcasting, as stations would present a sermonette before signing off for the night).[1]
