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Preaching the Word with John Chrysostom

Gerald Bray

Learn from the early church's greatest preacher.

John of Antioch, later called "chrysostomos" ("golden mouth"), preached over 600 extant sermons. He was one of the most prolific authors in the early Church, surpassed only by Augustine of Hippo. His example and work has inspired countless Christians through the ages.

In Preaching the Word with Chrysostom, through a combination of storytelling and theology, Gerald Bray reflects upon 1,500 year-old pastoral wisdom from one of church history's most prolific Christ-centered preachers. Chrysostom's eloquent preaching and influence on Christian teaching left a legacy that is still recognized today.

The Lived Theology series explores aspects of Christian doctrine through the eyes of the men and women who practiced it. Interweaving the contributions of notable individuals alongside their overshadowed contemporaries, we gain a much deeper understanding and appreciation of their work and the broad tapestry of Christian history. These books illuminate the vital contributions made by these figures throughout the history of the church.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Lexham Press
  • Publish Date: May 20th, 2020
  • Pages: 120
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.90in - 4.90in - 0.50in - 0.35lb
  • EAN: 9781683593669
  • Categories: Christian Ministry - PreachingChristian Theology - GeneralChristian Church - History

About the Author

Bray, Gerald: - Gerald Bray (MLitt, DLitt, University of Paris-Sorbonne) is research professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School. He has authored or edited numerous books, including A History of Christian Theology, Augustine on the Christian Life, and The History of Christianity in Britain and Ireland.

Praise for this book

Today, so few Christians know the church fathers, let alone have read their writings. So I am ecstatic to see Gerald Bray retrieve a father like John Chrysostom, that golden-mouth preacher. Chrysostom not only defended the deity of Christ against Arianism but he also modeled sound biblical interpretation. Read Bray on Chrysostom, and then go read Chrysostom for yourself! -Matthew Barrett, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary