Saint John Chrysostom, His Life and Times: A Sketch of the Church and the Empire in the Fourth Century (1880)

William Richard Wood Stephens

Saint John Chrysostom, His Life and Times: A Sketch of the Church and the Empire in the Fourth Century (1880)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 May 2009
Pages
476
ISBN
9781104460587

Saint John Chrysostom, His Life and Times: A Sketch of the Church and the Empire in the Fourth Century (1880)

William Richard Wood Stephens

""Saint John Chrysostom, His Life And Times"" is a historical book written by William Richard Wood Stephens in 1880. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and times of Saint John Chrysostom, one of the most prominent figures in the early Christian Church. The author also gives a detailed description of the Church and the Roman Empire during the fourth century, which was a period of great upheaval and change.The book begins with an introduction to Saint John Chrysostom, his early life, and his education. The author then goes on to describe his ordination as a priest and his subsequent rise to become the Archbishop of Constantinople. The book also covers the controversies and conflicts that Saint John Chrysostom faced during his time as Archbishop, including his clashes with the Empress Eudoxia and the powerful clergy.In addition to Saint John Chrysostom's life, the book also provides a detailed account of the Church and the Roman Empire during the fourth century. The author describes the various theological debates that were taking place during this period, including the Arian controversy and the Council of Nicaea. The book also covers the political and social changes that were taking place in the Roman Empire, including the rise of Christianity and the decline of paganism.Overall, ""Saint John Chrysostom, His Life And Times"" is a fascinating historical account of one of the most important figures in early Christianity and the turbulent times in which he lived. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Christian Church and the Roman Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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