Transformed in Christ : christology and the Christian life in John Chrysostom

Title

Transformed in Christ : christology and the Christian life in John Chrysostom

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School/Department

Talbot School of Theology

Description

Scholarly readings of John Chrysostom's Christology seldom examine the intimate relationship that exists between his doctrinal, sacramental, and praxeological views. The vital correlation between exegesis and praxis in patristic thought must be taken into consideration in any evaluation of christological positions. Chrysostom's doctrine of Christ is intricately bound to life in the church. Within this conceptual framework, Chrysostom's commentaries on John's Gospel and Hebrews are examined. The christological portrait that emerges from this oeuvre is a depiction of the personal continuity of the divine Son in Christ; his sacramental presence in the church, the body of Christ; and his transforming work in the Christian, to the likeness of Christ. This persuasive study demonstrates that Chrysostom's view of the Christian life is the outworking of his exegetically informed and pastorally rich christological doctrine.

Keywords

John Chrysostom, Saint, -407 ; Jesus Christ

ISBN

978-1610974905

Publication Date

8-9-2012

Document Type

Book

Publisher

Pickwick Publications

City

Eugene

Disciplines

History of Christianity

Transformed in Christ : christology and the Christian life in John Chrysostom


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