Treatise On The Priesthood And Six Books On The Priesthood (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161589597)

""Treatise On The Priesthood And Six Books On The Priesthood"" is a collection of writings by Saint John Chrysostom, an early Christian theologian and Archbishop of Constantinople. The book contains two main sections: the first is a single treatise on the nature and responsibilities of the priesthood, while the second is a series of six books that explore various aspects of the priesthood in more detail.In the treatise, Saint Chrysostom argues that the priesthood is a sacred calling that requires great humility, dedication, and spiritual discipline. He emphasizes that priests must be virtuous and selfless, and that they must strive to serve their communities with love and compassion.The six books that follow delve deeper into specific topics related to the priesthood, such as the importance of prayer, the role of the priest in administering sacraments, and the challenges of pastoral care. Throughout these books, Saint Chrysostom draws on his extensive knowledge of scripture and his own experiences as a priest to offer practical advice and spiritual guidance to his readers.Overall, ""Treatise On The Priesthood And Six Books On The Priesthood"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and theology of the Christian priesthood, as well as for those seeking guidance on how to live a life of service and devotion to others.THIS 66 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Saint Chrysostom on the Priesthood, Ascetic Treatises, Select Homilies and Letters and Homilies on the Statues: Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church V9, by Saint Chrysostom . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766184048.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: 1161589597
ISBN-13: 9781161589597
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 66
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d