Leaves from St. John Chrysostom

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

John Chrysostom, Saint, -407

Contributor:

Allies, T. W. (Thomas William), 1813-1903.

Allies, Mary H. (Mary Helen), 1852-1927.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Leaves from St. John Chrysostom" by Saint John Chrysostom is a collection of selected works and writings translated by Mary H. Allies, published in the late 19th century. This compilation explores the life, teachings, and legacy of one of the most significant figures in Christian theology and preaching, St. John Chrysostom, who is celebrated for his eloquence and commitment to moral and spiritual integrity. The book not only delves into his historical background and ecclesiastical career but also presents a selection of his homilies exploring Christian doctrine, ethics, and pastoral concerns. At the start of the work, readers are introduced to the early life and heritage of St. John Chrysostom, including the influence of his mother, St. Anthusa, on his spiritual development. The text outlines his initial studies and ascetic practice, leading to his appointment as a preacher in Antioch, where his impactful sermons won him wide acclaim. The narrative foreshadows the challenges he faced, including his rise to the position of Archbishop of Constantinople and the subsequent conflicts with the established church hierarchy and the imperial court, setting the stage for the exploration of his teachings that follow in the collected writings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Karina Aleksandrova, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2020-06-22