Spiritual Gems from the Book of Psalms - Softcover

Chrysostom, St. John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1885652844 ISBN 13: 9781885652843

Publisher: Holy Cross Orthodox Press, 2004

Synopsis

The Psalms, along with the Gospels, were a staple item of the spiritual fare on which Christians in the early Church were nourished. Like many of his peers, John Chrysostom has left us his commentary on many of these sacred hymns set to music by "blessed David." During his ministry in Antioch and Constantinople, therefore, he endeavored to engage with the sentiments of hope and despair, love and loathing, praise and thanksgiving, while wrestling with the Psalms' many obscure expressions.
In this volume are assembled the more memorable and uplifting passages of his homilies on the Psalms. While not betraying the accent of his school on the role of human effort in moral development and spiritual growth, he echoes the psalmist's gratitude for divine providence and mercy, the wonders of Creation, and the mysteries of the Incarnation and Pascha.

Edition details

• Publisher: Holy Cross Orthodox Press
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1885652844
• ISBN 13: 9781885652843
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 237