Download or read book Preaching in the Patristic Age written by David G. Hunter and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From earliest times the Christian church has been devoted to the service of the word -- by which is meant the scriptures, works of the great teachers and theologians, and the ordinary preaching through which the church confirmed its faith. Preaching was especially crucial in the first days of the church. .......from back cover.