Was this account of Rome or TT?
Now, inasmuch as the people began to assent willingly to the things which were sincerely spoken, and to embrace his simple discourse, those who thought themselves learned or philosophic began to laugh at the man, and to flout him, and to throw out for him the grappling-hooks of syllogisms, like strong arms ![]()
David Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi John.
I remembered in some past post you had expressed appreciation for the church
fathers. Have you read some of the public preaching accounts there? After
I sent my last post, I remembered one in particular that I had read years
ago that had struck me as very reminiscent of what happens when we preach
publicly. Following is an excerpt from "Recognitions of Clement,"
Ante-Nicene Fathers Volume 8. It is an account attributed to Clement of
Rome telling how he came to meet Peter by first hearing Barnabas preach in
Rome. His description of the preaching of Barnabas sounds exactly like what
us street preachers do. I offer it as evidence that the early preachers did
utilize public preaching in the streets of the city, and that the crowds got
rowdy for them just like it does for us.
Peace be with you.
David Miller.
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