Providence and Narrative in the Theology of John Chrysostom

ISBN-13: 9781009220934 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 240 str.

Germany) Edwards Robert (University of Goettingen

Opis

John Chrysostom consoles his suffering flock by employing biblical narratives that carry a distinctive theology of God's loving providence.

Spis treści

1. Stories of suffering and providence; 2. Divine and human activity in biblical narrative; 3. Narrative clusters, providential habits, and typological exegesis; 4. Proofs of providence and God's philanthropic character; 5. True judgments and consolation; 6. The virtue of yielding to providence.