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

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 concerning 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.
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This book demonstrates the unique and far-reaching claims John Chrysostom made concerning 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