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Homilies, also known as homiletic addresses or sermons, are religious discourses intended to explain or expound upon a religious text, often a passage from scripture. Historically, homilies were a significant part of Christian worship and practice, particularly in the early and medieval church. The term "homily" derives from the Greek word "homilia," meaning discourse or conversation. These addresses aimed to instruct, exhort, and edify the congregation, making theological concepts accessible and relevant to daily life.
In the Protestant Reformation, the practice of delivering homilies gained renewed emphasis, with printed collections of