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Ecumenical, fair-minded, and acknowledging contributions from a range of traditions, Edwards's survey provides an excellent comprehensive history of the church's ministry of proclamation---from its roots in Hellenistic and Jewish tradition to its development under preachers from Origen and Chrysostom to Luther, Calvin, Wesley, and the orators of the Welsh revival. Companion CD-ROM includes corresponding source material. 720 pages, hardcover from Abingdon.