Maxwell, Jaclyn LaRae, 1973-

Christianization and communication in Late Antiquity : John Chrysostom and his congregation in Antioch / Jaclyn L. Maxwell. - Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006. - 1 online resource (xi, 198 pages)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 176-193) and index.

Philosophical preaching in the Roman world -- Rhetoric and society : contexts of public speaking in late antique Antioch -- John Chrysostom's congregation in Antioch -- Teaching to the converted : John Chrysostom's pedagogy -- Practical knowledge and religious life -- Habits and the Christianization of daily life.

During the fourth century CE many aspects of life in the cities of the Roman Empire gradually became 'Christianized'. This book examines the role of ordinary people in this process by studying the relationship between an influential and prolific church leader, John Chrysostom, and his congregation in Antioch.

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John Chrysostom, Saint, -407.
Jean Chrysostome, saint, m. 407.
John Chrysostom, Saint, -407.


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Preaching--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.
Communication--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.
Prédication--Histoire--ca 30-600 (Église primitive)
Communication--Aspect religieux--Christianisme.
Église--Histoire--ca 30-600 (Église primitive)
RELIGION--Christian Church--History.
RELIGION--Christianity--History.
Church history--Primitive and early church.
Communication--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Preaching--Early church.


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