Early Church preaching · c. 347–407
John Chrysostom
Chrysostom is remembered for extensive biblical homilies and attention to rhetoric, pastoral care, and public religious life in late antiquity. Historical translations are available in classic collections. His social and polemical rhetoric must be considered in context.
How to study this writer
Study a homily alongside the corresponding Gospel or epistle. Analyze its movement from explanation to application and identify rhetoric that would be harmful or inappropriate in today's pastoral setting.
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