Homilies on the Epistle of St. Paul the Apostle to the Romans

by John Chrysostom

Publishers:

John Henry Parker; J. G. F. & J. Rivington

, 1841

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.

This volume contains John Chrysostom’s 32 homilies on Paul’s letter to the Romans.

Key Features

• Contains biblical commentary from one of Christianity’s most influential preachers and theologians
• Shows how some of the early Christians interpreted Paul’s letter to the Romans
• Systematically discusses each chapter of Romans

Contents

Top Highlights

“For what was the object of the Law? To make man righteous. But it had not the power, for no one fulfilled it. This then was the end of the Law and to this it looked throughout, and for this all its parts were made, its feasts, and commandments, and sacrifices, and all besides, that man might be justified.” (Page 308)

“Seek,* and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” (Page 1)

“For from this it is that our countless evils have arisen—from ignorance of the Scriptures; from this it is that the plague of heresies has broken out so rife; from this that there are negligent lives; from this labours without advantage.” (Page 2)

“For though it is a grace, yet it is not poured forth at random, but framing its measure according to the recipients, it letteth as much flow as it may find the vessel of faith that is brought to be capable of.” (Page 371)

“That first believing, and obeying when called, is of our good will; but when the foundation of faith is laid, we need the assistance of the Spirit.’” (Page vii)

Product Details

• Title: The Homilies of S. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, on the Epistle of St. Paul the Apostle to the Romans
• Author: John Chrysostom
• Series: A Library of Fathers of the Holy Catholic Church
• Publishers: John Henry Parker, J. G. F. & J. Rivington
• Print Publication Date: 1841
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 613
• Era: era:nicene
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. Romans › Commentaries
• Resource ID: LLS:HMLSSTJHNCHRYSTM01
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T19:59:46Z

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.