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John Albert Broadus
1827–1895
Remembered as one of the most admired Baptist preachers of the 19th century, he helped shape preaching education in the American South. His teaching and writing on sermon preparation remained influential long after his lifetime.
1 Audiobook
A Harmony of the Gospels for Students of the Life of Christ Based on the Broadus Harmony in the Revised Version
by A. T. Robertson, John Albert Broadus
About the author
Born in Culpeper County, Virginia, in 1827, he studied at the University of Virginia and went on to teach before entering pastoral work. He became well known as a preacher in Charlottesville, where his clear style and strong reputation began to spread.
Broadus played an important role in the founding years of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He joined its faculty as a professor of New Testament interpretation and homiletics, and later served as the seminary's second president.
He was also a prolific writer, especially on preaching, and is still associated with classic works on sermon preparation and delivery. Broadus died in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1895, but he remains a notable figure in Baptist history for both his pulpit ministry and his influence on theological education.