Almsgiving As the Essential Virtue: A Study of the Homilies of John Chrysostom (Vigiliae Christianae Supplements, 183)

by: Becky Walker (Author)

Publisher: Brill Academic Pub

Publication Date: October 25, 2023

Language: English

Print Length: 206 pages

ISBN-10: 9004687459

ISBN-13: 9789004687455

Book Description

This book demonstrates the unique and far-reaching claims John Chrysostom made conceing almsgiving’s many benefits, including its ability to forgive any and all sin. The author also identifies several factors that led John to favor almsgiving over other ascetic practices.
This book demonstrates the unique and far-reaching claims John Chrysostom made conceing almsgiving’s many benefits, including its ability to forgive any and all sin. The author also identifies several factors that led John to favor almsgiving over other ascetic practices. Read more