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John Chrysostom

Pauline Allen, Wendy Mayer

Paperback 2000-01-11

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The second half of the fourth century was a turbulent time. Bishops came and went, monks rioted, and Christianity struggled to gain a foothold against competing religions. One of the most remarkable figures that came to dominate the ecclesiastical and political landscape was John Chrysostom. This book examines Chrysostom's role as a preacher and his pastoral activities as deacon, presbyter, and bishop. Mayer and Allen draw together the latest research on preaching, the preacher's audience, and pastoral care in a comprehensive introduction. They also provide fresh and lively translations of a key selection of John Chrysostom's sermons and letters. ? A valuable introduction to the processes of early Christianization ? Close examination of the place of the church in late antique society

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Publisher Description

The second half of the fourth century was a turbulent time. Bishops came and went, monks rioted, and Christianity struggled to gain a foothold against competing religions. One of the most remarkable figures that came to dominate the ecclesiastical and political landscape was John Chrysostom. This book examines Chrysostom's role as a preacher and his pastoral activities as deacon, presbyter, and bishop. Mayer and Allen draw together the latest research on preaching, the preacher's audience, and pastoral care in a comprehensive introduction. They also provide fresh and lively translations of a key selection of John Chrysostom's sermons and letters. ? A valuable introduction to the processes of early Christianization ? Close examination of the place of the church in late antique society

Koorong Code173748
ISBN0415182530
EAN9780415182539
Pages240
DepartmentAcademic
CategoryChurch History
PublisherRoutledge
Publication DateJan 2000
Dimensions18 x 140 x 216mm
Weight0.363kg

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