Christianization and communication in Late Antiquity: John Chrysostom and his congregation in Antioch
How did ordinary people and Church authorities communicate with each other in late antiquity and how did this interaction affect the processes of Christianization in the Roman Empire? By studying the relationship between the preacher and his congregation within the context of classical, urban tradit...
| Subtitles: | Christianization & Communication in Late Antiquity |
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge
Cambridge University Press
2006.
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| In: | Year: 2006 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
John, Chrysostomus 344-407
/ Antioch (Orontes)
/ Sermon
/ Communication
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| Further subjects: | B
Communication
Religious aspects
Christianity
B Church history ; Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 B John Chrysostom ; Saint ; -407 B Preaching ; History ; Early church, ca. 30-600 B Communication ; Religious aspects ; Christianity B John Chrysostom Saint (-407) B Church History Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 B Preaching History Early church, ca. 30-600 |
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Print version: 9780521860406 |
| Summary: | How did ordinary people and Church authorities communicate with each other in late antiquity and how did this interaction affect the processes of Christianization in the Roman Empire? By studying the relationship between the preacher and his congregation within the context of classical, urban traditions of public speaking, this book explains some of the reasons for the popularity of Christian sermons during the period. Its focus on John Chrysostom's sermons allows us to see how an educated church leader responded to and was influenced by a congregation of ordinary Christians. As a preacher in Antioch, Chrysostom took great care to convey his lessons to his congregation, which included a broad cross-section of society. Because of this, his sermons provide a fascinating view into the variety of beliefs held by the laity, demonstrating that many people could be actively engaged in their religion while disagreeing with their preacher. Philosophical preaching in the Roman world -- Rhetoric and society : contexts of public speaking in late antique Antioch -- John Chrysostom's congregation in Antioch -- Teaching to the converted : John Chrysostom's pedagogy -- Practical knowledge and religious life -- Habits and the Christianization of daily life |
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| Item Description: | Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015) |
| ISBN: | 051148285X |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1017/CBO9780511482854 |