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title: 'The Pulpit and Fiction'
type: pdf
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authors:
- 'James Ormsbee Murray'
date: 1888-04-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Preaching'
- 'Literature'
scriptures:
- 'Ecclesiastes 3'
- 'Proverbs 22'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/murray-1888-the-pulpit-and-fiction
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# The Pulpit and Fiction

Argues that pulpits should not proscribe fiction but wisely regulate its use; novels can instruct, refresh ministers, and serve as wholesome recreation when guided by pastors and parents.

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