Homilies on the Gospel of St. John (2 vols.)

by John Chrysostom

Publishers:

John Henry Parker; Francis & John Rivington

, 1848

Overview

Archbishop of Constantinople and influential early Church Father John Chrysostom was known for his eloquent preaching. His homilies were not written, but spoken to the people, often transcribed by listeners for wider distribution. Direct and personal in style, his teaching often targeted Christian involvement in the materialism and paganism surrounding the early church.

Key Features

• Includes commentary on the Bible from one of Christianity’s most influential preachers and theologians
• Offers insight into early interpretations of John’s Gospel
• Contains over 40 homilies on John 1–5

About John Chrysostom

John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, was an important Early Church Father. He is known for his eloquence in preaching and public speaking, his denunciation of abuse of authority by both ecclesiastical and political leaders, the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, and his ascetic sensibilities. After his death (or, according to some sources, during his life) he was given the Greek surname chrysostomos, meaning “golden mouthed,” rendered in English as Chrysostom.