Homilies of Saint John Chrysostom
Books in this Series
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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: 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.