Golden Mouth: The Story of John Chrysostom - Ascetic, Preacher, Bishop Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Golden Mouth: The Story of John Chrysostom - Ascetic, Preacher, Bishop Book

"No other author has delved so deeply into the life and work of this complex, influential, and tragic figure of the fourth century and produced such a far-ranging but precise, solidly researched, and eminently readable account. . . . Chrysostom emerges as a sympathetic and tragic figure of great integrity, whose human failings contributed and perhaps led to his downfall. . . . Kelly has used a careful analysis of many of John's writings and sermons to present new insights and to confirm details of Chrysostom's life previously considered doubtful; his comments and summaries stimulate one to turn to the originals. Those who are interested in Chrysostom or in this historical period must read this book."--Catholic Historical Review "A rewarding . . . read as well as a rich mine of historical information. . . . [The book] is peppered with new, revisionist insights about . . . Chrysostom's life."--Bryn Mawr Classical Review "A monumental achievement, which examines with fairness and thoroughness both the primary sources and continuing scholarship on John and his often-stormy episcopacy in Constantinople."--Christian CenturyRead More

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  • 0801485738
  • 9780801485732
  • J. N. D Kelly
  • 30 November 1998
  • Cornell University Press
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 310
  • Reprint
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