Transformed in Christ: Christology and the Christian Life in John Chrysostom

Bibliographic information:

Naidu, Ashish J. Transformed in Christ: Christology and the Christian Life in John Chrysostom. Princeton Theological Monograph Series. Eugene, OR: Pickwick Publications, 2012.

Description:

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, which 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.

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Pickwick Publications (Wipf and Stock) (website: https://wipfandstock.com/store/Transformed_in_Christ_Christology_and_the_Christian_Life_in_John_Chrysostom)

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