Theophonia the divine voice

John Chrysostom

Homilies on First Corinthians, I to XXIV

These first twenty four homilies interpret Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians through sustained preaching and moral exhortation. The historical English translation of 1839 follows Chrysostom’s treatment of the Corinthian church’s divisions, Christian conduct and the meaning of apostolic teaching.

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Key themes

  • First Corinthians
  • Unity of the Church
  • Christian conduct

Questions for your reading

  • How does Chrysostom connect Paul’s appeal for unity with the conduct of individual believers?