John Chrysostom on divine pedagogy: the coherence of his theology and preaching

Contrary to the portrayals of Chrysostom as a theologically impaired, moralizing sophist, this book argues that his thinking is remarkably coherent when it is understood on his own terms and within his culture. Chrysostom depicts God as a teacher of philosophy who adaptably guides people toward salv...

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主要作者: Rylaarsdam, David (Author)
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语言:English
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出版: Oxford New York, NY Oxford University Press 2014
In:Year: 2014
评论:John Chrysostom on Divine Pedagogy: The Coherence of his Theology and Preaching, David Rylaarsdam, Oxford University Press, 2014 (ISBN 978-0-19-871538-2), xxvi + 317 pp., hb £65 (2016) (Forness, Philip Michael)
版:First edition
丛编:Oxford early Christian studies
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Johannes, Chrysostomus 344-407 / 神学家 / 教化
IxTheo Classification:KAC Church history 500-1500; Middle Ages
KAD Church history 500-900; early Middle Ages
Further subjects:B 教化
B Johannes <Chrysostomus> *344-407*
B Theology History Early church, ca. 30-600
B John Chrysostom Saint (-407)
B 神学家
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总结:Contrary to the portrayals of Chrysostom as a theologically impaired, moralizing sophist, this book argues that his thinking is remarkably coherent when it is understood on his own terms and within his culture. Chrysostom depicts God as a teacher of philosophy who adaptably guides people toward salvation. Since the theme of divine adaptability influences every major area of Chrysostom's thought, tracing this concept provides a thorough introduction to his theology. It also explains, at least in part, several striking features of his homilies, including his supposed inconsistencies, his harsh rhetoric and apparent political naïveté, his intentionally abridged and exoteric theological discussions, and his lack of allegiance to an "Antiochene school
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ISBN:0198715382