I could certainly see how he earned his reputation. 347–407) an important early Greek Church Father, Archbishop of Constantinople, who was known as ‘Golden-Mouth’ for his eloquence of preaching. This is a collection of six sermons (on the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, Luke 16:19-31) by St. Among his homilies, eight directed against Judaizing Christians remain controversial for their impact on the development of Christian antisemitism. John is known in Christianity chiefly as a preacher, theologian and liturgist.

The Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria also recognizes John Chrysostom as a saint (with feast days on 16 Thout and 17 Hathor). Some Lutheran and many Anglican provinces commemorate him on the traditional Eastern feast day of 27 January. Churches of the Western tradition, including the Roman Catholic Church, some Anglican provinces, and parts of the Lutheran Church, commemorate him on 13 September. He is recognized by the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church as a saint and as a Doctor of the Church. The Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches honor him as a saint and count him among the Three Holy Hierarchs, together with Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzus. After his death in 407 (or, according to some sources, during his life) he was given the Greek epithet chrysostomos, meaning 'golden mouthed', in English and Anglicized to Chrysostom. John Chrysostom, and his ascetic sensibilities. 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. 347–407, Greek: Ἰωάννης ὁ Χρυσόστομος), Archbishop of Constantinople, was an important Early Church Father. Related texts in the Popular Patristics Series include St Basil the Great's on Social Justice (PPS 38) and several other works by St John Chrysostom: Six Books on the Priesthood (PPS 1), On Marriage and Family Life (PPS 7), The Cult of the Saints (PPS 31), and Letters to Olympia (PPS 56).John Chrysostom (c. The message of the story of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) is brought home to every person in these six sermons of Chrysostom with clarity, insight into the human dilemma, compassion, and judgment. And yet, as the modern reader is confronted with his words, it becomes apparent that he, too, is being addressed Chrysostom's words are words proclaiming the truth of the Gospel to all people of all times. Knowing well the realities of life in the world, the temptation of rich and poor alike, this great orator-'the golden-mouthed'-addresses the questions of wealth and poverty in the lives of the people of his day.

The sermons of St John Chrysostom are some of the richest classical commentaries on the Christian life. This is the second edition of this Popular Patristics volume, enhanced with freshly edited text, an updated cover, and a new foreword by Hank Hanegraaff.

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