John Chrysostom, the Preacher

Authors

John H. Fritz, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

4-1-1948

Document Type

Article

Keywords

john chrysostom, preacher, antioch, sermons, preaching, bishop christian, homily

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

John Chrysostom - the name Chrysostom, the golden mouth, was given him by the Church because of his oratorical ability. He has been known by that name since the seventh century. He was born of noble parentage at Antioch, Syria, on the river Orontes, in 347 A. D. Antioch, Alexandria, Constantinople, and Rome were outstanding cities in those days. Antioch was one of the most splendid cities in the Roman Empire. It had a population of two hundred thousand. Though half of the inhabitants were nominally Christians, their Christianity varied from severe asceticism to almost pagan laxity.

Disciplines

History of Christianity

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

1 Timothy 6:17;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Fritz, John H. (1948) "John Chrysostom, the Preacher," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 19, Article 25.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol19/iss1/25