Homilies of Saint John Chrysostom
Books in this Series (8)
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Homilies of Saint John Chrysostom: Matthew Part One, Homilies 1–40
Saint John Chrysostom (c. 349–407), the “Golden-Mouthed” preacher, delivered these homilies in Antioch, addressing real congregations with a blend of scriptural exposition and moral exhortation. In these sermons, he unfolds the opening chapters of Matthew’s Gospel, reflecting deeply on Christ’s genealogy, birth, baptism, the Sermon on the Mount, and the beginning of his ministry. This volume presents Homilies 1–40 in a freshly revised edition of the NPNF translation. The language has been carefully updated to enhance clarity while preserving accuracy and rhetorical force.
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Homilies of Saint John Chrysostom: Matthew Part Two, Homilies 41–90
Saint John Chrysostom (c. 349–407), the “Golden-Mouthed” preacher, delivered these sermons during his ministry in Antioch and Constantinople. In this second half of his homilies on Matthew, he offers profound reflection on Christ’s parables, miracles, confrontations with the Pharisees, teachings on discipleship, and the events of the Passion. This volume presents Homilies 41–90 in a freshly revised edition of the NPNF translation. The language has been updated to enhance clarity while preserving fidelity to Chrysostom’s thought and rhetorical power.
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Homilies of Saint John Chrysostom: John
John Chrysostom (c. 349–407), one of the greatest preachers of the early church, delivered these homilies in Antioch and Constantinople. His exposition of the Gospel of John blends theological insight with pastoral application, revealing how the early church understood and proclaimed this Gospel. This edition retains the substance of the original NPNF translation while bringing the English into a contemporary register. The result is a faithful, approachable version of Chrysostom’s work that is suitable for both serious study and devotional reading.
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Homilies of Saint John Chrysostom: Acts of the Apostles
Saint John Chrysostom (c. 349–407 AD), bishop of Constantinople, was among the greatest preachers and interpreters of Scripture in Christian history. His Homilies on the Acts of the Apostles trace the growth of the early Church from Jerusalem to Rome, illuminating the courage of the apostles, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the enduring call of Christian witness. This modern revision of the classic Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers translation retains the dignity and precision of the original while updating archaic English for today’s reader. It offers a clear, accessible path into Chrysostom’s thought—one that preserves his pastoral tone and interpretive depth without sacrificing readability.
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Homilies of Saint John Chrysostom: Romans
In his Homilies on Romans, John Chrysostom opens Paul’s most challenging epistle to ordinary believers, showing how its doctrine leads directly to repentance, transformation, and faith. Preached while he was still in Antioch, these sermons show Chrysostom at the height of his exegetical and rhetorical powers. He treats Paul’s words not as abstract theology but as a living call to obedience and humility. Each homily blends careful exposition with moral exhortation, urging believers to let faith reshape how they think, speak, and live.
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Homilies of Saint John Chrysostom: First Corinthians
Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians wrestles with issues that remain pressing today—division, pride, sexual ethics, the Lord’s Supper, and the meaning of love. Preached in the late fourth century to the Christians of Antioch, Chrysostom’s homilies offer both historical insight and enduring pastoral wisdom. His words cut through cultural distance with astonishing relevance, exposing the heart of Paul’s message to the Church in every age. This updated edition preserves the theological depth of the original English translation while presenting it in a form suitable for modern readers. It’s an essential resource for anyone who wants to hear the golden voice of the early Church expound the Apostle’s call to holiness, love, and unity.
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Homilies of Saint John Chrysostom: Second Corinthians
Preached in Antioch, these sermons show Chrysostom interpreting the Apostle Paul not as a distant figure but as a living example for believers. He reads the letter as a mirror of Christian leadership and discipleship—how endurance under trial proves the reality of faith. His sermons combine careful exegesis with pastoral tenderness, confronting pride, discouragement, and the temptation to despair. This revised edition preserves the precision and faithfulness of the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers translation while updating its language for readability today. Chrysostom’s voice emerges with renewed clarity: wise, compassionate, and urgent.
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Homilies of Saint John Chrysostom: Hebrews
In these sermons, the “golden-mouthed” preacher brings both his rhetorical brilliance and his deep pastoral concern to bear on a letter whose message he calls “the crown of Paul’s writings.” With care and urgency, he unfolds the contrasts between old and new covenant, shadow and reality, ritual and fulfillment—always leading his hearers to the surpassing greatness of Christ. This revised edition updates the nineteenth-century Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers translation into smoother, contemporary English while preserving the integrity of the original text. Readers will find Chrysostom’s warmth, precision, and reverence fully intact, freed from the barriers of dated language.