{"product_id":"christianization-and-communication-in-late-antiquity-john-chrysostom-and-his-congregation-in-antioch-paperback-9780521117715","title":"Christianization and Communication in Late Antiquity; John Chrysostom and his Congregation in Antioch (Paperback) 9780521117715","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eChristianization and Communication in Late Antiquity\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eJohn Chrysostom and his Congregation in Antioch\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book studies the role of ordinary people in the 'Christianization' of the Roman Empire.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJaclyn L. Maxwell (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521117715, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 30 July 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e212 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 1.2 cm, 0.32 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'[Maxwell's] book provides a very useful and stimulating step towards understanding preaching as a form of communication …' Journal of Hellenic Studies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHow did ordinary people and Church authorities communicate with each other in late antiquity and how did this interaction affect the processes of Christianization in the Roman Empire? By studying the relationship between the preacher and his congregation within the context of classical, urban traditions of public speaking, this book explains some of the reasons for the popularity of Christian sermons during the period. Its focus on John Chrysostom's sermons allows us to see how an educated church leader responded to and was influenced by a congregation of ordinary Christians. As a preacher in Antioch, Chrysostom took great care to convey his lessons to his congregation, which included a broad cross-section of society. Because of this, his sermons provide a fascinating view into the variety of beliefs held by the laity, demonstrating that many people could be actively engaged in their religion while disagreeing with their preacher.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAcknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e List of abbreviations\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. Philosophical preaching in the Roman world\u003cbr\u003e 2. Rhetoric and society: contexts of public speaking in late antique Antioch\u003cbr\u003e 3. John Chrysostom's congregation in Antioch\u003cbr\u003e 4. Teaching to the converted: John Chrysostom's pedagogy\u003cbr\u003e 5. Practical knowledge and religious life\u003cbr\u003e 6. Habits and the Christianization of daily life\u003cbr\u003e Conclusions\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: General \u0026amp; world history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on General \u0026amp; world history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22General%20\u0026amp;%20world%20history%20%5BHBG%5D%22\"\u003eHBG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45913248858392,"sku":"9780521117715","price":37.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521117715i_5772d52a-0f01-41ce-80c4-6c9b555ad0ed.jpg?v=1691371575","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/christianization-and-communication-in-late-antiquity-john-chrysostom-and-his-congregation-in-antioch-paperback-9780521117715","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}