WITH
JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
GERALD BRAY
Preaching the Word with John Chrysostom
Lived Theology
Copyright 2020 Gerald Bray
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Print ISBN 9781683593669
Digital ISBN 9781683593676
Library of Congress Control Number 2019957123
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Lexham Editorial: Todd Hains, Jeff Reimer, Danielle Thevenaz
Cover Design: Micah Ellis
Timeline of John Chrysostom’s Life
In the Footsteps of Paul the Apostle
Timeline of John Chrysostom’s Life
Men and women—not ideas—make history. Ideas have influence only if they grip the minds and energize the wills of flesh-and-blood individuals.
This is no less true in the history of Christianity than it is in other spheres of history. For example, the eventual success of Trinitarianism in the fourth century was not simply the triumph of an idea but of the biblical convictions and piety of believers like Hilary and Athanasius, Basil of Caesarea and Macarius-Symeon. Thirteen hundred years later, men and women like William Carey, William Ward, and Hannah Marshman were propelled onto the mission field of India—their grit and gumption founded on the conviction that the living, risen Lord has given his church an ongoing command: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Matt 28:19–20). These verses had an impact when they found a lodging-place in their hearts.
The Lived Theology series traces the way that biblical concepts and ideas are lived out in the lives of Christians, some well known, some relatively unknown (though we hope that more people will know their stories). These books tell the stories of these men and women and also describe the way in which ideas become clothed in concrete decisions and actions.
The goal for all of the books is the same: to remember what lived theology looks like. And in remembering this, we hope that these Christians’ responses to their historical contexts and cultures will be a source of wisdom for us today.
And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: God having provided ...
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About Preaching the Word with John ChrysostomLearn from the early church’s greatest preacher. John of Antioch, later called “chrysostomos” (“golden mouth”), preached over 600 extant sermons. He was one of the most prolific authors in the early church, surpassed only by Augustine of Hippo. His example and work have inspired countless Christians through the ages. In Preaching the Word with John Chrysostom, through a combination of storytelling and theology, Gerald Bray reflects on 1,500 year-old pastoral wisdom from one of church history’s most prolific, Christ-centered preachers. Chrysostom’s eloquent preaching and influence on Christian teaching left a legacy that is still recognized today. The Lived Theology series explores aspects of Christian doctrine through the eyes of the men and women who practiced it. Interweaving the contributions of notable individuals alongside their overshadowed contemporaries, we gain a much deeper understanding and appreciation of their work and the broad tapestry of Christian history. These books illuminate the vital contributions made by these figures throughout the history of the church. |
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