num_pages: 320
description: 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
language: English
title: Golden Mouth: The Story of John Chrysostom-Ascetic, Preacher, Bishop
publisher: Cornell University Press