John Chrysostom on Paul: Praises and Problem Passages
John Chrysostom on Paul: Praises and Problem Passages

John Chrysostom on Paul: Praises and Problem Passages

in Writings from the Greco-Roman World

by eds. Mitchell, Margaret M.

Pages 882
Publisher SBL Press
Published 10/7/2022
ISBN-13 9781628375213
In this new volume in the Writings from the Greco-Roman World series, Margaret M. Mitchell collects twenty-five of John Chrysostom’s lesser-known sermons on Pauline passages as well as some that focus on Paul himself. Mitchell presents the Greek text and an original translation of each of these fascinating sermons in a fresh, engaging style that seeks to recapture the vibrancy and dynamism of the live oratory behind the homilies. Extensive notes to each homily evaluate how Chrysostom dealt with some of the ethical, theological, historical, political, and literary problems present in Paul’s writings. Mitchell’s work on Chrysostom offers a model for scholars to explore and understand how ancient Christian interpreters found in Paul’s letters a legacy that was as problematic as it was precious.

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