Harbor for the Poor: A Missiological Analysis of Almsgiving in the View and Practice of John Chrysostom

Costanzo, Eric/ Mayer, Wendy (Foreward By)/ Eitel, Keith E. (Foreward By)

ISBN 10: 1620324962 / ISBN 13: 9781620324967

Published by Pickwick Pubns, 2013

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196 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Harbor for the Poor: A Missiological Analysis of Almsgiving in the View and Practice of John Chrysostom
• Publisher: Pickwick Pubns
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1620324962
• ISBN 13: 9781620324967
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.3 kilograms

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Synopsis

Urban poverty in the developed world is an ever-present problem, and Christian approaches to poverty throughout history have much to teach us. The practice of almsgiving, which is the consistent practice of giving and sharing resources to meet the needs of the poor, is a sadly neglected part of this Christian heritage. This book explores the Christian lifestyle of almsgiving through the study of John Chrysostom. The sermons and writings of John Chrysostom (c.347-407 CE), pastor in Antioch and archbishop of Constantinople, contain perhaps the greatest concentration of teaching on almsgiving in all of Christian literature. John's teaching on almsgiving was both biblical and practical, and his ministry helped strengthen care for the poor throughout the Roman Empire of late antiquity. John preached his sermons to congregations filled with people who lived very comfortable lives. From his perspective, the churches of Antioch and Constantinople had grown complacent regarding poverty, when in fact God had called them to become a harbor for the poor.

About the Authors

Eric Costanzo, PhD, is an evangelical minister and professor from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Along with teaching, he directs a ministry to the homeless and under-resourced throughout the city.

Keith E. Eitel is Professor of Missions, Director of the World Missions Center, and Dean of the Roy Fish School of Evangelism and Missions at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.