of the text. The most renowned exegete of the School of Antioch was Theodore of Mopsuestia. He not only employed literal interpretation but also engaged in historical criticism. Theodore believed that some biblical books (Job, for instance) were neither inspired nor canonical. He interpreted the Gospels literally, giving attention to grammatical details, and he questioned the authenticity of the Catholic Epistles. John Chrysostom, the golden-mouthed preacher of Constantinople, also favored literal