Abstract
The essay explores Reverend Caesar Arthur Ward Clark's sermon, "The Worms Got Him," as a remarkable representation of the black preaching tradition and a nuanced rhetorical masterpiece. Clark's vivid description of the Herod family graveyard, intricately woven with historical and biblical references, engages the audience in a nearly physical and moral journey. Through deft use of honed rhetorical techniques, Clark immerses the listeners in a journey through history and the Herodian graveyard, allowing them to witness the Herodian dynasty's moral decay personally.
First Page
30
Last Page
35
Recommended Citation
Woodall, Daylan. "From Decay to Redemption: Exploring the Theological and Rhetorical Dimensions of C.A.W. Clark’s “The Worms Got Him”." Sermon Studies 8.1 (2025) : 30-35. https://mds.marshall.edu/sermonstudies/vol8/iss1/4
