Saint Chrysostom on the Priesthood, Ascetic Treatises, Select Homilies and Letters and Homilies on the Statues: Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the

By John Chrysostom and Philip Schaff

Book Overview

Saint Chrysostom on the Priesthood, Ascetic Treatises, Select Homilies and Letters and Homilies on the Statues is a book that consists of the writings of Saint John Chrysostom, a prominent figure in the early Christian Church. This volume is a part of the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church series, which provides a comprehensive collection of the works of the early Church Fathers.The book is divided into four sections. The first section, on the Priesthood, contains Saint Chrysostom's reflections on the nature and responsibilities of the priesthood. He discusses the importance of humility, the dangers of pride, and the need for priests to be examples of virtuous living.The second section, on Ascetic Treatises, explores Saint Chrysostom's thoughts on the practice of asceticism, or the discipline of self-denial and self-mortification. He discusses the importance of fasting, prayer, and other spiritual practices in the pursuit of holiness.The third section, on Select Homilies and Letters, contains a collection of Saint Chrysostom's sermons and letters. These writings cover a range of topics, including the importance of charity, the dangers of wealth and materialism, and the need for repentance and forgiveness.The final section, on Homilies on the Statues, contains Saint Chrysostom's reflections on the statues and monuments that were common in the ancient world. He uses these objects as a starting point for discussing a range of spiritual and moral topics, including the importance of humility, the dangers of pride, and the need for forgiveness.Overall, Saint Chrysostom on the Priesthood, Ascetic Treatises, Select Homilies and Letters and Homilies on the Statues provides a comprehensive overview of Saint Chrysostom's thought and teaching on a wide range of topics related to the Christian life.1889. Volume 9 of a 14 volume set. This volume contains a sketch of his life and labors, the book on the priesthood, the letters to Theodore, the catechetical instructions, and a selection of ascetic treatises, special homilies, letters to Olympias and Innocent, and the twenty-one Homilies on the Statues. Partial Contents: Six Books on the Priesthood; Letter to a Young Widow; Homily Concerning Lowliness of Mind; Two Instructions to Candidates for Baptism; Demons do not Govern the World; Two Homilies on Eutropius; Four Letters to Olympias; Correspondence of Innocent; Twenty-one Homilies on the Statues.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162628960
• ISBN13: 9781162628967
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 522 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"