Publisher's Synopsis
"This book contains sermons preached by St John Chrysostom (c. 349-407), the "Golden Mouth," perhaps the greatest preacher of all time. David Ford selected these particular sermons to illustrate particular dramatic moments in Chrysostom's life, which highlight some of the most important themes of his preaching and elements of his remarkable character and personality. Chrysostom's passion for preaching the truth and his love for his flock and, above all, for God shine through in these homilies, preached at pivotal moments in his eventful life"--.