No other author has delved so deeply into the life and work of this complex, influential, and tragic figure of the fourth century and produced such a far-ranging but precise, solidly researched, and eminently readable account...Chrysostom emerges as a sympathetic and tragic figure of great integrity, whose human failings contributed and perhaps led to his downfall...Kelly has used a careful analysis of many of John's writings and sermons to present new insights and to confirm details of Chrysostom's life previously considered doubtful; his comments and summaries stimulate one to turn to the originals. Those who are interested in Chrysostom or in this historical period must read this book. -Catholic Historical Review A rewarding ...read as well as a rich mine of historical information...[The book] is peppered with new, revisionist insights about ...Chrysostom's life. -Bryn Mawr Classical Review A monumental achievement, which examines with fairness and thoroughness both the primary sources and continuing scholarship on John and his often-stormy episcopacy in Constantinople. -Christian Century
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Cornell University Press
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9780801485732
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Golden Mouth: the Story of John Chrysostom-Ascetic, Preacher, Bishop