A Study In Greek Rhetoric: The Stylistic Influence Of The Second Sophistic On The Panegyrical Sermons Of St. John Chrysostom

""A Study in Greek Rhetoric: The Stylistic Influence of the Second Sophistic on the Panegyrical Sermons of St. John Chrysostom"" is a scholarly work written by Thomas E. Ameringer. The book explores the influence of the Second Sophistic, a movement in ancient Greek rhetoric, on the panegyrical sermons of St. John Chrysostom, a prominent Christian preacher of the late 4th century. The book begins by providing an overview of the Second Sophistic movement, which was characterized by a focus on style, delivery, and performance in public speaking. Ameringer then examines the rhetorical techniques and stylistic features of Chrysostom's sermons, arguing that they show clear influence from the Second Sophistic. Throughout the book, Ameringer provides detailed analysis of specific sermons by Chrysostom, highlighting the ways in which he employs rhetorical devices such as metaphor, allusion, and repetition. He also discusses the social and cultural context in which Chrysostom was writing, and how this influenced his approach to preaching.Overall, ""A Study in Greek Rhetoric"" offers a nuanced and in-depth examination of the intersection between Christian preaching and ancient Greek rhetoric. It will be of interest to scholars of both fields, as well as anyone interested in the history of public speaking and the art of persuasion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.