Two Letters To Theodore After His Fall

by John Chrysostom

""Two Letters to Theodore After His Fall"" is a religious text written by Saint John Chrysostom, a prominent Christian theologian and bishop of Constantinople in the 4th century. The book consists of two letters addressed to a man named Theodore who had fallen from grace and was seeking guidance and forgiveness. In the first letter, Saint Chrysostom emphasizes the importance of repentance and humility in seeking forgiveness from God. He also discusses the nature of sin and the consequences of disobedience to God's will. The second letter focuses on the theme of redemption and the transformative power of faith. Saint Chrysostom encourages Theodore to embrace a life of virtue and to seek a deeper understanding of God's love and mercy.Overall, ""Two Letters to Theodore After His Fall"" is a powerful and insightful work that offers guidance and encouragement to those who have strayed from the path of righteousness. It is a timeless reminder of the importance of repentance, forgiveness, and faith in God's grace.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE Saint Chrysostom on the Priesthood, Ascetic Treatises, Select Homilies and Letters and Homilies on the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church V9, by Saint Chrysostom . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766184048.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

48 pages, Paperback

First published December 30, 2005

About the author

John Chrysostom (c. 347–407, Greek: Ἰωάννης ὁ Χρυσόστομος), Archbishop of Constantinople, was an important Early Church Father. He is known for his eloquence in preaching and public speaking, his denunciation of abuse of authority by both ecclesiastical and political leaders, the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, and his ascetic sensibilities. After his death in 407 (or, according to some sources, during his life) he was given the Greek epithet chrysostomos, meaning "golden mouthed", in English and Anglicized to Chrysostom.

The Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches honor him as a saint and count him among the Three Holy Hierarchs, together with Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzus. He is recognized by the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church as a saint and as a Doctor of the Church. Churches of the Western tradition, including the Roman Catholic Church, some Anglican provinces, and parts of the Lutheran Church, commemorate him on 13 September. Some Lutheran and many Anglican provinces commemorate him on the traditional Eastern feast day of 27 January. The Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria also recognizes John Chrysostom as a saint (with feast days on 16 Thout and 17 Hathor).

John is known in Christianity chiefly as a preacher, theologian and liturgist. Among his homilies, eight directed against Judaizing Christians remain controversial for their impact on the development of Christian antisemitism.

Reviews

[Daniel · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is plenty of good stuff in the letters to Theodore, notwithstanding the occasion that caused John Chrysostom to write them.