Preacher Collection (#42)

JONATHAN EDWARDS (1703-1758). American Congregational cleric and theologian. Stipple engraving, 19th century

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

WASHINGTON: BLACK CHURCH. A black congregation in Washington, D. C. Colored engraving, 1876
WASHINGTON: BLACK CHURCH. A black congregation in Washington, D.C. Colored engraving, 1876

THOMAS ROBERT MALTHUS (1766-1834). English cleric and economist. Stipple engraving, 19th century

PARAGUAYAN WAR, 1868. War in Paraguay - The Reverend Father Esmerata, Chaplain of the Brazilian Squadron, Exhorting the Paraguayans to Surrender. The War of the Triple Alliance, 1865-1870

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

INCREASE MATHER (1639-1723). American Congretional cleric. Engraving, 19th century

CAMP MEETING, 1840. Church in the Wilderness. Wood engraving, American, 1840

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

JOSEPH PRIESTLEY (1733-1804). English cleric and chemist. Line engraving, English, late 18th century

JONATHAN MAYHEW (1720-1766). American colonial clergyman. Line engraving, American, 18th century

LAUDs LITURGY, 1637. The first reading of the new Scottish prayer book, Lauds Liturgy, at Edinburgh in 1637, which provoked rioting and the Bishops Wars with England

IMMIGRANTS: CHINESE, 1875. Chinese worshippers in a Methodist chapel at San Francisco, California. Wood engraving from an American newspaper, 1875

Satirical cartoon, An Appropriate Text!, showing a street preacher preaching to four bored-looking people while a large crowd watches the launch of the Charles Green balloon

Itinerant preacher from South Carolina saving the souls of the construction workers at Camp Livingston job near Alexandria, Louisiana. Date 1940 Dec

Harvest Festival at Castleford, Yorkshire
A Harvest Festival display at the United Methodist Church, Whitwood Mere, near Castleford, Yorkshire. Included in the photo is the organist, Bower M Stoker, and a lay preacher, Job Harling

Australia Sunday Digging
During the Gold Rush: Sunday at the diggings. Date: circa 1850

Orator Henley Baptises
An infant is christened by John Orator Henley, a well known London preacher of his day Date: circa 1750

St Dominic / G Hurtrel
SAINT DOMINIC DE GUZMAN Preacher, founder of the order named after him, and a relentless opponent of heresy, especially that of the Albigensians Date: 1170 - 1221

LUCRETIA COFFIN MOTT (1793-1880). American Quaker minister and woman-suffrage advocate

John Knox, Scottish theologian
John Knox (1505-1572), Scottish clergyman. Knox was born at Haddington in East Lothian, Scotland, and educated at the University of St. Andrews in theology

BEECHER CARTOON, 1885. American cartoon depicting Henry Ward Beecher trying to maintain his hold as pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church in Brooklyn, New York

HIS LAST FALSE STEP, 1919. Still from the 1919 motion picture His Last False Step

ROUSSEAU: WEDDING, 1904-05. The Wedding. Oil on canvas by Henri Rousseau, 1904-05

CURRIER: THE MARRIAGE. Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier, 1847

PRESBYTERIANISM, 1847. Presbyterian Catechising. Oil on canvas, 1847, by the Scottish artist John Phillip (1817-1867)

FILM STILL: THE FOOL, 1925. Silent film still

CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, 1774. Chaplain Jacob Duch leading the first prayer in the Continental Congress
CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, 1774. Chaplain Jacob Duch© leading the first prayer in the Continental Congress. A key to print of The First Prayer in the Continental Congress

Saint Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi before Pope Honorius III. Color halftone reproduction of a fresco by Giotto

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The preaching of Saint Stephen in Jerusalem. 19th-century lithograph reproduction of Fra Angelico fresco at the Vatican, painted in the 1400s

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Apostle Andrew spreading Christianity into the Russia. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustrtion

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Preaching before King James I at Pauls Cross, London, 1616. Hand-colored woodcut

John Eliot bringing Christianity to Native Americans
Puritan missionary John Eliot among the Native Americans of New England, 1646. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Minutemen assembling on Cambridge Common the night before the Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

John Wyclif preaching
Expelled from the university, Wyclif went into the country and there wrote and taught. John Wyclif (c.1324-1384), English theologian and reformist

Traditional preacher vs radical
Woodcut from a 17th century tract, " A Glasse for the Times, by which according to the Scriptures, you may clearly behold the true Ministers of Christ

Ancient British Druids pick Mistletoe
Ancient British Druid picks mistletoe with his Golden Sickle and makes an incantation toward the sky

General William Booth on provincial tour
General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, seen here in later life riding in an open topped car while on a tour of the provinces

Whitfields Mount
A protuberance on the Heath where methodist preacher George Whitefield (correct spelling) addressed the crowds. It survives, but is less protuberant today

John Bunyans Bedford, 1874
Engraving showing a portrait of John Bunyan (1628-1688), the English writer and preacher, (centre) and clockwise, from top right

Unveiling the John Bunyan Statue at Bedford, 1874
Engraving showing the unveiling of the John Bunyan statue in Bedford, June 1874. Bunyan (1628-1688), the English writer and preacher

Passengers on board an Emigrant Ship, 1884
Scene showing passengers on the deck of an emigrant ship just prior to its departure from Britain, 1884. The passengers include babies, small children, wealthy people and a preacher

C17 Field Preacher
A poor presbyter (elder) preaches from the Bible, to country folk in a field

Train-Bands Militia
Lord Essex leads the London train-bands militia out of London to relieve the Siege of Gloucester. The 15, 000 strong force stood firm against Prince Ruperts cavalry

A Nonconformist Minister

Thomas Chalmers(Sartait)
THOMAS CHALMERS Scottish theologian and preacher. Author of Christian and civil economy

SAMPSON OCCOM / 1726?-1792
SAMPSON OCCOM Mohican Christian preacher

Stone confirming early Christian missionaries in China
Stone found at Si-gan-fou (Chang-an, or Hsian-Fu) in 1625, which seemed to confirm that Christian missionaries had been in China in 635, during the Tang Dynasty, when O-lo-pen (Olopun, Alopen)

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"Unveiling the Power of Preachers: From Philip Neri to Spurgeon, Saint Francis of Assisi to Jonathan Edwards" The captivating presence of Philip Neri, a renowned preacher whose words echoed through the ages. A glimpse into history as we witness Spurgeon's powerful preaching in an iconic photo at Crystal Palace. Exploring the sacred places that shaped Spurgeon's ministry and left an indelible mark on countless lives. George Whitefield's fervent preaching at Moorfields Fair in 1742, igniting hearts with his passionate sermons. Delving into Ramon Llull's Breviculum Codex, a miniature masterpiece showcasing the artistry behind preaching. The Chaplain delivering a soul-stirring sermon at No. 2 Aeroplane Supply Depot during World War I - faith amidst chaos. Witnessing history unfold as Chaplain Jacob Duche leads the first prayer in the Continental Congress - a pivotal moment for America. Charles Haddon Spurgeon, an influential British Baptist preacher captured by Cassell, Petter & Galpin circa 1890 - his impact still resonates today. An anonymous depiction of George Whitefield reveals his unwavering dedication to spreading God's word across continents. In this collection of images and stories, we explore the profound influence these preachers had on their communities and beyond – from ancient times to modern eras – reminding us of the enduring power and significance of their messages throughout history.