Homilies of St. John Chrysostom Upgrade (6 vols.)

by John Chrysostom

Publishers:

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

and

2 more

, 1840–1877

Overview

John Chrysostom (c. AD 347–407) was the archbishop of Constantinople and an early church father. He is honored as a saint in the Orthodox, Eastern, and Roman Catholic churches, and is also a Doctor of the Church. A great orator, his homilies were not written, but spoken to the people, often transcribed by listeners for wider distribution. His style was direct and personal, often targeting Christian involvement in the materialism and paganism surrounding the early church. His homilies contain practical examples and analogies meant to reach laypeople, As well as more complex theological substance that helped to formulate Christian thinking as we know it today. John Chrysostom has been praised as one of the greatest preachers in the early church, and his homilies and discourses remain a lasting legacy for all Christians.

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Key Features

• Homilies and commentaries from one of the most influential early church fathers
• Timeless messages of Christian virtue and resistance to the dominant culture
• Historical context and insight into the early church

Product Details

• Title: Homilies of St. John Chrysostom Upgrade
• Author: John Chrysostom
• Volumes: 6
• Pages: 3,534

Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians, and Homilies on the Epistle to the Ephesians

• Author: John Chrysostom
• Translator: William John Copeland
• Publisher: John Henry Parker
• Publication Date: 1840
• Pages: 401

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Written in Antioch circa AD 395, John Chrysostom’s Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians differs from his other expositions in that he goes through Galatians by chapter and verse with commentary, rather than by moral or practical application. His Homilies on the Epistle to the Ephesians were written earlier, before AD 392 and follow his more classic pattern.

The Homilies on the Second Epistle of St. Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians

• Author: John Chrysostom
• Translator: J. Ashworth
• Publisher: John Henry Parker
• Publication Date: 1848
• Pages: 363

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This volume covers John Chrysostom’s homilies on Corinthians, delivered to the church in Antioch.

The Homilies on the Acts of the Apostles: Part 1, Hom. 1–28

• Author: John Chrysostom
• Translator: Charles Marriot
• Publisher: John Henry Parker
• Publication Date: 1851
• Pages: 399

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This volume of Chrysostom’s Homilies on the Acts of the Apostles contains 28 homilies which delve into the religious and moral subjects addressed in Acts, as well as a clear and contextual exposition on the discourses of Saints Peter, Stephen, James, and Paul which are recorded in the Acts. These homilies paint a portrait not only of the Apostles, but of John Chrysostom himself.

The Homilies on the Acts of the Apostles: Part 2, Hom. 29–55

• Author: John Chrysostom
• Translator: Charles Marriot
• Publisher: John Henry Parker
• Publication Date: 1851
• Pages: 740

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These 27 homilies were delivered in AD 400, a period of strife in Constantinople, and they continue his expositions on the Acts. This second volume completes The Homilies on the Acts of the Apostles, which has been called one of the stand-alone writings of the first ten centuries of Christendom.

The Homilies on the Gospel of St. Matthew: Part 3, Hom. 59–90

• Author: John Chrysostom
• Translator: George Prevost
• Publisher: John Henry Parker
• Publication Date: 1851
• Pages: 1,208

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An ascetic by nature, John Chrysostom often made enemies among the wealthy and elite—both Christian and pagan—for his anti-materialism and his refusal to participate in or perpetuate lavish traditions. Delivered at Antioch, these Homilies on the Gospel of St. Matthew focus on alms-giving, care of the poor, and resistance to conspicuous consumption.

The Homilies on the Epistle of St. Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews

• Author: John Chrysostom
• Translator: P. E. Pusey and John Barrow
• Publisher: James Parker & Co.
• Publication Date: 1877
• Pages: 423

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In these homilies, John Chrysostom’s love for his flock and longing for them to receive God’s love are evident. He tenderly and fervently exhorts them to greater virtue, whether it be penitence, alms-giving, mindfulness of sin, or thankfulness.

About John Chrysostom

John Chrysostom (c. AD 347–407) was the archbishop of Constantinople and an influential early church father. He was known for his skills as an orator and was given the epithet “Chrysostom,” or “golden-mouthed,” after his death.