john chrysostom
A Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles
Homilies through Acts, our fullest ancient commentary on the book.
A Treatise to Prove that No One Can Harm the Man Who Does Not Injure Himself
Written in exile: an argument that no outward loss can hurt a soul that keeps its own integrity.
An Exhortation to Theodore After His Fall
A letter to a friend who had abandoned his calling, urging him back with great tenderness.
Commentary on Galatians
A continuous exposition of freedom, of the law's proper place, and of the fruit of the Spirit.
Correspondence of St. Chrysostom with the Bishop of Rome
Letters exchanged with Innocent of Rome during Chrysostom's deposition and exile.
Homilies on 1 Timothy
A pastoral course on church order, on the danger of money, and on the conduct of ministers.
Homilies on 2 Thessalonians
Preaching on patience under pressure, on the day of the Lord, and on honest daily work.
Homilies on 2 Timothy
Preaching through Paul's last letter, on courage, endurance, and the Scriptures that equip a servant of God.
Homilies on Colossians
A course on the supremacy of Christ and on the shape a household takes when he is honoured in it.
Homilies on Ephesians
Preaching on grace, on the church as one body, and on the household ordered by love.
Homilies on First Corinthians
Forty-four homilies on a divided and gifted church: order in worship, love, and the resurrection.
Homilies on First Thessalonians
A course through Paul's earliest letter, on hope, on grief, and on the coming of the Lord.
Homilies on Hebrews
A long course tracing the argument for Christ's greatness and the better covenant he brings.
Homilies on Philemon
Preaching on the shortest of Paul's letters, and on a runaway received back as a beloved brother.
Homilies on Philippians
Preaching through Philippians on joy in hardship, humility, and pressing on toward the goal.
Homilies on Second Corinthians
Chrysostom follows Paul's defence of a ministry marked by weakness, and the comfort found there.
Homilies on St. Ignatius and St. Babylas
Homilies in honour of two martyrs of Antioch, preached where their memory was still fresh.
Homilies on the Gospel of St. John
Eighty-eight homilies on John, dwelling at length on the Word made flesh.
Homilies on Titus
A short course through Titus, on sound teaching, good works, and the grace that trains us to live well.
Homily Against Marcionists and Manichæans
A homily on the unity of the Father and the Son, answering those who divided them.
Homily Against Publishing the Errors of the Brethren, and Uttering Imprecations upon Enemies
A homily on holding one's tongue about a brother's fault, and on refusing to curse an enemy.
Homily Concerning Lowliness of Mind
A homily on humility, and on how easily even good works can be spoiled by pride.
Homily on the Paralytic Man and Concerning the Equality of the Father and the Son
A homily on the healing at the pool, turning to the Son's equality with the Father.
Homily to Those Who Had Not Attended the Assembly and Concerning Resentment of Injuries
A homily to those who stayed away from worship, and on laying down remembered wrongs.
Instructions to Catechumens
Addresses to those preparing for baptism, on what they are about to receive and to promise.
Letter to a Young Widow
A letter of comfort to a young widow, honouring her grief and pointing beyond it.
Letters of St. Chrysostom to Olympias
Letters from exile to the deaconess Olympias, among the warmest correspondence of the ancient church.
The Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on Paul's Epistle to the Romans
Homilies on Romans, widely regarded as the finest of Chrysostom's expositions of Paul.
The Homilies on Matthew
Ninety homilies through Matthew, joining close reading of the text to plain moral application.
The Homilies on the Statues to the People of Antioch
Preached while Antioch awaited the emperor's judgment, steadying a frightened city day by day.
Three Homilies Concerning the Power of Demons
Three homilies on the limits of the devil's power and the responsibility that remains our own.
Treatise Concerning the Christian Priesthood
A dialogue on the weight of pastoral office, and one of the great books on ministry.
Two Homilies on Eutropius
Two homilies preached when a fallen court official took refuge at the altar he had once threatened.