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A Select Library of the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church: St. Chrysostom: Homilies on the Acts of the apostles and the Epistle to the Romans

A Select Library of the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church is a comprehensive collection of early Christian writings. This volume specifically includes the homilies of St. Chrysostom, a prominent early Christian bishop, on the Acts of the Apostles and the Epistle to the Romans. These homilies offer insights into the interpretation and theological reflections of these biblical texts during the early Christian period. more

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Saint John Chrysostom
Saint John Chrysostom

Saint John Chrysostom (c. 347 – September 14, 407) was an early Church Father and Archbishop of Constantinople, renowned for his eloquent preaching and oratory, earning the epithet 'Chrysostom' meaning 'golden-mouthed.' Born in Antioch, he received a classical education and later became a hermit. His sermons emphasized moral reform, social justice, and biblical exegesis, often criticizing luxury and corruption. His conflicts with the imperial court and clergy led to multiple exiles, and he died during a forced march. His extensive writings, including homilies, commentaries, and letters, profoundly influenced Eastern Christianity. He is venerated as a saint and Doctor of the Church in Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, and other traditions. more

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