John Chrysostom

ISBN-13: 9780415182522 / Angielski / Twarda / 1999 / 236 str.

Wendy Mayer; Pauline Allen

Opis

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 as increasingly it came to exert its influence. Just as often Christian group fought against Christian group for power and influence. From the midst of this turmoil a number of outstanding figures arose to dominate the ecclesiastical and political landscape. One of the most remarkable was John Chrysostom.

Recenzje

`This is a scholarly book, up to date with the latest research and showing an in-depth understanding'

`The translations are generally the authors' own, and it is refreshing to read them in modern English (and inclusive language)'

`The introduction covers reas not well served else where'

`In summary, this is a welcome work on the great preacher. The introductory chapters combine with the varied selections of texts to give an insight into Chrysostom and his world as they met in his preaching and pastoral care'

`It is hard to belive that the author of this kind of translations has been able to provide such a sound and correct introduction of them'

'... essential reading for all students of Chrysostum and of the fourth-century church.' - David Taylor, Reviews in Religion and Theology

Spis treści

Introduction 1 JOHN’S LIFE AND TIMES 2 THE LITURGICAL SETTING 13 JOHN AS PREACHER 4 JOHN’S AUDIENCE 5 JOHN AS SOUL-CARER 6 PASTORAL CARE AND DAILY LIFE, TEXTS

O autorze

Pauline Allen, Wendy Mayer