John Chrysostom / Wendy Mayer and Pauline Allen.

During a difficult time for the emerging Christian religion, John Chrysostom emerged as a dominant figure on the ecclesiastical and political landscape. Drawing on recent research, this book examines Chrysostom's influence.

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Online Access: Full Text (via ProQuest)
Main Author: Mayer, Wendy, 1960-
Other Authors: Allen, Pauline, 1948-, John Chrysostom, Saint, -407
Format: eBook
Language:English
Ancient Greek
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2000.
Series:Early church fathers.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction. John's life and times
  • The liturgical setting-- John as preacher
  • John's audience
  • John as soul-carer
  • Pastoral care and daily life
  • Texts. General introduction to the tests
  • On Ephesians homily 11
  • On Colossians homily 7
  • Homily delivered after the remains of martyrs etc.
  • A homily on martyrs
  • On his return
  • On the statues homily 17
  • Against the games and theatres
  • Baptismal instruction 8
  • On Eutropius
  • On: 'I opposed him to his face'
  • On: 'My Father's working still'
  • Against the Jews oration 1
  • On 1 Corinthians homily 21
  • On the acts of the apostles homily 3
  • Concerning blessed Philogonius
  • Letters from exile.