Saint Chrysostom on the Priesthood, Ascetic Treatises, Select Homilies and Letters and Homilies on the Statues: Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163213032)

Saint Chrysostom on the Priesthood, Ascetic Treatises, Select Homilies and Letters and Homilies on the Statues is a book that contains a collection of writings by Saint Chrysostom, a prominent figure in early Christianity. The book is part of the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church series, which is a collection of writings by early Christian theologians and church fathers.The book is divided into four sections. The first section is dedicated to Saint Chrysostom's writings on the priesthood. In this section, he discusses the role of the priest in the church and the importance of living a virtuous life. He also provides advice on how to deal with difficult situations that may arise in the church.The second section contains Saint Chrysostom's ascetic treatises, which focus on the importance of living a simple and humble life. He emphasizes the importance of self-control and the dangers of materialism and worldly pleasures.The third section contains select homilies and letters. In these writings, Saint Chrysostom addresses various topics, including the importance of prayer, the power of forgiveness, and the need for unity in the church.The final section contains homilies on the statues. In these writings, Saint Chrysostom reflects on the meaning and symbolism of various statues and works of art in the church.Overall, Saint Chrysostom on the Priesthood, Ascetic Treatises, Select Homilies and Letters and Homilies on the Statues is a valuable resource for anyone interested in early Christian theology and the teachings of Saint Chrysostom.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.

Author: Saint Chrysostom
ISBN-10: 1163213039
ISBN-13: 9781163213032
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 522
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d