Papers by Derek Kitterlin
The author investigated the life of Gardner C. Taylor. After presenting biographical information,... more The author investigated the life of Gardner C. Taylor. After presenting biographical information, the author provided the results of investigating five of Taylor's sermons through a sermon style guide. The style guide specifically covered force, clarity, and beauty. Further investigation was directed toward how Taylor used rhetorical tropes and schemes to embellish his sermons, providing artistic eloquence to his sermons. Earning him the title, "Dean of America's Black Preachers."
The paper is analyzed the presence of Aristotelian Rhetoric in homilies by Basil of Caesarea and ... more The paper is analyzed the presence of Aristotelian Rhetoric in homilies by Basil of Caesarea and Gregory of Nazianzus. Only homilies regarding wealth and poverty were evaluated. Primary investigation focused on the species of Rhetoric. Secondary research focused upon the use of ancient Greek rhetorical devices within the species of Rhetoric.
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Papers by Derek Kitterlin