---
title: 'Historical Studies: Their Homiletic Value'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'James Ormsbee Murray'
date: 1888-06-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Preaching'
- 'Church History'
- 'Providence'
scriptures:
- 'John 3'
- 'Acts 17'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/murray-1888-historical-studies-their-homiletic-value
---

# Historical Studies: Their Homiletic Value

Argues ministers should study history to enrich preaching: it clarifies human sin, reveals divine providence, and informs social questions—strengthening exposition and hope.

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