Homilies on the Gospel of St. Matthew (2 vols.)
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Overview
Archbishop of Constantinople and influential early Church Father John Chrysostom was known for his eloquent preaching. His homilies were not written, but spoken to the people, often transcribed by listeners for wider distribution. Direct and personal in style, his teaching often targeted Christian involvement in the materialism and paganism surrounding the early church.
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Key Features
- Contains biblical commentary from one of Christianity’s most influential preachers and theologians
- Offers insight into early interpretations of Matthew’s Gospel
- Provides a detailed exploration of the book of Matthew
Top Highlights
“that all these things are written for our admonition” (Volume 1, Page 27)
“For that He did fulfil it all, hear what He saith to John, For thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness3. And to the Jews also He said, Which of you convinceth me of sin4. And to His disciples again, The Prince of this world cometh, and findeth nothing in Me5. And the Prophet too from the first had said that He did no sin6.” (Volume 1, Page 228)
“Think not therefore that these sayings are in any wise hyperbolical, but consider the good done by them, and admire the mildness of these laws.” (Volume 1, Page 243)
“‘Yet surely further on,’ it will be said, ‘He commanded, What ye have heard in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops1.’” (Volume 1, Page 348)
“thou shouldest call to mind those wicked nations, who overset from their foundations the very laws of nature.” (Volume 2, Page 704)
Product Details
- Title: Homilies on the Gospel of St. Matthew
- Author: John Chrysostom
- Series: A Library of Fathers of the Holy Catholic Church
- Publisher: John Henry Parker; J.G.F. and J. Rivington
- Publication Date: 1843
- Volumes: 2
- Pages: 937
- Christian Group: Orthodox
- Resource Type: Commentaries
- Topic: Biblical Studies
About John Chrysostom
John Chrysostom (c. 347–407) was the archbishop of Constantinople and an influential Early Church Father. He was known for his oratorical skills and was given the epithet Chrysostom, or “golden-mouthed,” after his death. His homilies consistently emphasize care for the poor. He is one of the Three Holy Hierarchs, along with Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzus. Both the Orthodox and Catholic churches recognize him as a saint and a doctor of the Church.
