Preacher Collection (#43)

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)

Augustine preaching to King Ethelbert and Queen Bertha
Augustine, first Archbishop of Canterbury (from 598). He was a Benedictine prior at a monastery in Rome, and Christian missionary to the English

A monk walks clockwise around the buddhist stupa called Swayambhu or Swayambhunath, Kathmandu, Nepal

Popular Japanese Preach
A popular preacher draws a large congregation

Cyril Martindale Sj
CYRIL CHARLIE MARTINDALE Jesuit priest, preacher and writer; a fashionable converter in the 1920s; supported Franco in the Spanish Civil War

H D Lacordaire
Henri Dominique LACORDAIRE popular French preacher

Loyson / Hyacinthe / Feret
Charles-Jean-Marie LOYSON known as Pere HYACINTHE controversial French preacher

John Knox / High St Edin
JOHN KNOX Home of the Scottish Protestant preacher in the High Street, Edinburgh

Bossuet (Anon)
JACQUES BENIGNE BOSSUET French divine, noted preacher

Thomas Guthrie / E&f Cdv
THOMAS GUTHRIE Scottish preacher and philanthropist, apostle of the ragged schools movement

Anabaptists in America
ANABAPTISTS An Anabaptist baptism in the United States

Whitefield / Huntingdon
GEORGE WHITEFIELD Methodist preacher, depicted in the drawing room of Selina, Countess of Huntingdon: he is chaplain to her connexion

Francesco Panigarola
FRANCESCO PANIGAROLA Italian bishop, noted preacher

Field Preacher, Yorkshire
A FIELD MEETING IN YORKSHIRE when only the Church of England is tolerated, protestant sectarians hold a clandestine meeting in Yorkshire

Antony of Padua & Mary
Saint Antony of Padua Portuguese preacher and missionary, named for the city where he died

Swift / a Tale of a Tub
The tub is used as a pulpit, from which the preacher addresses his congregation while hangings take place in the background

Saint Vincent Ferrier
SAINT VINCENT FERRIER (or FERRER)Spanish Dominican who had a stormy career but won renown as a phenomenally successful preacher on the theme of penance

Missionary New Zealand
A native church at Otaki, with a sermon being delivered to the congregation, who do not have pews to sit in

Peasant Preaching
A feature of the Reformation in 16th century Germany - a peasant preaches, and the populace listen

Jacques Benigne Bossuet
JACQUES BENIGNE BOSSUET French prelate & preacher

Charles Hammond
CHARLES HAMMOND American preacher of Rochester, N.Y. who investigated the Fox sisters, subsequently became a medium himself

John Eliot preaching to Native Americans
John Eliot (1604-1690) known as the apostle to the Indians, offers Native Americans the chance to save their souls the Christian way

Methodist field preacher in the United States

Rowland Hill preaching in Surrey Chapel, London
Rowland Hill (1744-1833), nonconformist leader and evangelical, preaching to a large congregation in the Surrey Chapel, Blackfriars Road, London

John Wesleys carriage
The carriage in which John Wesley, Methodist preacher, travelled from meeting to meeting across Britain

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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.