Aphorisms and Hesitation
Henry Mitchell notes that these two features of Black Preaching Style are not as dominant as other ones. Mitchell notes that aphorisms are common in all traditions of preaching, but aphorisms or "clever, pithy statements."
Mitchell notes and I concur that these short statements actually bring forth a strong response from the people. Mitchell notes that these short pithy statements can open the door to congregation attention.
Another Black Preaching Style component is the Hesitation. Here the preacher stammers in a way that implies that the preacher is grasping for the correct words. It builds a connection with the congregation. While both of these are not necessary, the aphorisms can be helpful especially as a sermon title.
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