
audiobook
by John Welch, John Knox, Hugh Latimer
The Pulpit of the Reformation;
A modest yet striking compilation brings together four distinct sermons that once pulsed from the pulpits of the Reformation. The first two pieces confront the looming Day of Judgment with urgent, vivid imagery, urging listeners to examine the state of their conscience before an unseen trumpet sounds. The remaining texts shift to familiar biblical parables before moving to a rare sermon delivered before Queen Mary, followed by an excerpt from John Knox’s admonition to the English people, all preserving the fervent voice of their original preachers.
The collection invites modern ears to experience the raw intensity of 16th‑century religious discourse, where fire‑lit warnings and calls to repentance echo across centuries. Listeners will hear the stark contrast between the “wise” and “foolish” believers, the vivid descriptions of celestial tribunals, and the earnest pleas for steadfast faith amid turmoil. It offers a window into a period when fire-and-brimstone preaching was both a moral compass and a rallying cry for reform.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (173K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2009-02-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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