A History of Lay Preaching in the Christian Church is a book written by John Telford in 1897. The book covers the history of lay preaching in the Christian Church from its early beginnings to the late 19th century. Telford explores the role of lay preachers in the Church, their impact on the Church's growth, and the controversies surrounding their involvement in preaching. The book also discusses the various movements that have advocated for lay preaching, such as the Lollards and the Methodists. Telford provides a detailed analysis of the theological debates around the legitimacy of lay preaching, as well as the social and political factors that have influenced its practice. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Christian Church and the evolution of its preaching practices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.