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COVENANTERS PREACHING. A gathering of Covenanters in the Scottish Highlands. Wood engraving, 19th century

BERLIN: SERMON ON BARGE. A Sunday sermon on a barge on the Spree River at Wasserthorbecken, Berlin, Germany. Wood engraving, German, 1886

CARTOON: ROLLER SKATING. A Hint to Pastors with Slim Congregations - how to Fill Their Churches. Wood engraving, American, 1885

PETER THE HERMIT (c1050-1115). French ascetic and crusader. Peter the Hermit preaching the First Crusade. 19th century engraving

REVIVAL MEETING, 1882. A revivalist preaching a Sunday service on the levee at St. Louis, Missouri. Wood engraving, American, 1882

JOHN ELIOT (1604-1690). American missionary. The Apostle of the Indians. Preaching to the Indians. Line engraving, American, 1832

HOGARTH: METHODISM. Credulity, Superstition and Fanaticism. A satire on Methodism. Line engraving after the original by William Hogarth

MISSIONARY AND NATIVE AMERICANS. A missionary preaching to Native Americans in the Oregon Territory. Wood engraving from an American textbook of the 1850s

CAMP MEETING, 1852. Main Square of the Duck Creek Methodist Episcopal Church Meeting, During Service, Near Cincinnati. Wood engraving, American, 1852

HUGH PETER (1598-1660). English cleric. Line engraving, English, 17th century

JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791) preaching to scoffing villagers: 19th century engraving after a drawing by Arthur Keller

MISSIONARY IN INDIA, 1832. The Rev. J. Thomas Putting to Shame the Bramins & Exciting the Ridicule of the People at Idol Worship. Line engraving, American, 1832

SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST. John the Baptist preaching in the Wilderness. Steel engraving, 19th century

PREACHER, 19th CENTURY. Wood engraving, 1882

QUAKER PREACHING, 1657. Quaker women preaching in the streets on New Amsterdam, 1657. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

DANISH MISSIONARY, 1852. Swartz, the Danish Missionary preaching to the Hindoos. Line engraving, American, 1852

MONK PREACHING. Wood engraving, 19th century

QUAKER WORSHIP, 1842. Wood engraving, American, 1842

HAWAIIAN MISSIONARY, 1823. A missionary preaching in Hawaii in 1823. Line engraving, American, 1832

SPANISH MISSIONARIES. Spanish missionaries in California in the 18th century. Line engraving, c1900

MISSIONARY, 1832. The Gospel Preached to the Heathen. Steel engraving, American, 1832

BLACK CHURCH, 1874. The First African Church, Richmond, Virginia. Color wood engraving, 1874

CAMP MEETING, 1852. Methodist camp meeting at Eastham, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, 1852

SAINT PAUL AT ATHENS. Saint Paul preaching at Athens (Acts 17: 22-34). Wood engraving, 19th century
SAINT PAUL AT ATHENS. Saint Paul preaching at Athens (Acts 17:22-34). Wood engraving, 19th century

AMERICAN PREACHER. Brother Barker. Wood engraving, 1866, after Thomas Nast

DORE: ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST. St. John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness (Mark 1: 4)
DORE: ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST. St. John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness (Mark 1:4). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DWIGHT L. MOODY (1837-1899). Dwight L. Moody (left, with raised hand) and Ira D. Sankey (at organ) preaching a revival at the Rink on Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn, New York

CRUSADES: PETER THE HERMIT and Pope Urban II preaching the First Crusade in Clermont, France, in 1095: colored engraving, 19th century

MORMON CAMP MEETING. Mormon camp at Council Bluffs, Iowa. Wood engraving, American, 1870

REVIVAL MEETING. A revivalist preaching a Sunday service on the levee at St. Louis, Missouri. Wood engraving, American, 1882

ST. PAUL PREACHING. St. Paul preaching to the Thessalonians (I Thessalonians 2: 9)
ST. PAUL PREACHING. St. Paul preaching to the Thessalonians (I Thessalonians 2:9). Wood engraving, 19th century, after Gustave Dor

REVIVAL MEETING ON BARGE. A ships captain preaching a revival service for boatmen and their families aboard a barge at Jersey City, New Jersey. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

SALVATION ARMY. A Salvation Army soldier preaching on an American street corner. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

SERMON ON THE MOUNT. (Matthew 6: 28, 29). Wood engraving, 19th century
SERMON ON THE MOUNT. (Matthew 6:28, 29). Wood engraving, 19th century

APOSTLES PREACHING. The Apostles preaching the gospel (Acts 2: 14, 16, 17). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor
APOSTLES PREACHING. The Apostles preaching the gospel (Acts 2:14, 16, 17). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

GEORGE WHITEFIELD (1714-1770). English preacher. George Whitefiled preaching in the American colonies in 1739-41. Color engraving

ANTONIO MARGIL (1657-1726). Father Antonio Margil de Jesus. Spanish founder of missions in Texas. Father Margil preaching to Native Americans. Line engraving, 1737

JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791). English evangelist and founder of Methodism. Wesley when a missionary to the Native Americans in Georgia in 1736-1737. Line engraving, early 19th century

GEORGE WHITEFIELD (1714-1770). English evangelist. Stipple engraving, 19th century

SALVATION ARMY, 1880s. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

WOMAN PREACHING, 1888. Crazed by religion. Sad effects of the work of the Salvation Army recently exhibited at Boston, Mass. Line engraving, American, 1888

JONAH. Preaching to the Ninevites (Jonah 3: 3, 4). Wood engraving after Gustave Dore
JONAH. Preaching to the Ninevites (Jonah 3:3, 4). Wood engraving after Gustave Dore

CRUSADES, 1095. Peter the Hermit and Pope Urban II preaching the First Crusade in Clermont, France, in 1095. Wood engraving, 19th century

YMCA: CHAUTAUQUA, NY, 1880. A summer encampment of the YMCA at Chautauqua Lake, New York. Color engraving, 1880

JOHN ELIOT (1604-1690) preaching to the Native Americans. Steel engraving, American, 1856

FOXE: BOOK OF MARTYRS. A dagger is thrown at a Catholic priest while he preaches against the Protestant King Edward VI and in favor of Bishop Edmund Bonner at Saint Pauls Cross in 1553

DAVID ZEISBERGER (1721-1808). Moravian missionary in America. Zeisberger preaching to the Delaware Native Americans. Mezzotint by John Sartain, 1864, after a painting by Christian Schussele

JOHN ELIOT (1604-1690). English Puritan missionary to the Native Americans of Massachusetts Bay Colony. Steel engraving, American, 1856

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"Preaching: A Timeless Art of Inspiration and Guidance" Throughout history, the act of preaching has served as a powerful tool for spreading messages of faith, hope, and wisdom. From St. Francis of Assisi captivating an audience of birds to Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee, these iconic moments have become symbols of divine communication. In Ramon Llull's Breviculum Codex miniature from Baden, we witness the profound impact that preaching had even in medieval times. The Quaker Meeting captured by Lauron showcases a gathering where individuals come together to share their spiritual insights through spoken words or silent contemplation. Pere Mates' Altarpi painting transports us to Renaissance Spain, where sermons were delivered with fervor and passion. As depicted in Gustave Doré's wood engraving inspired by Luke 10:41-42, preaching serves as a reminder to prioritize listening and reflection amidst our busy lives. The Lollard Preacher sent out by John Wycliffe during England's 14th century exemplifies how preaching was used as a means to make biblical stories accessible to all people. It became a catalyst for societal change and empowerment. From paintings like Sermon of the Baptist and The Prediction of Saint Peter in Jerusalem to frescoes such as The Preaching of Saint John the Baptist, artists throughout time have immortalized these transformative moments when preachers captivated audiences with their words. Jan Cornelis Sylvius' etching from 1633 titled Christ Preaching reminds us that preaching is not limited to religious contexts alone; it can also be found within various aspects of life. It encourages us to seek enlightenment beyond traditional settings. In Christ Preaching (also known as The Little Tomb), an etching created in 1652, we are reminded that even after death, teachings continue through legacies left behind by influential figures who preached love and compassion.