Theophonia the divine voice

John Chrysostom

On Priesthood: Greek Text with English Commentary

Chrysostom’s dialogue on priesthood considers the demands of pastoral responsibility and the difficulty of guiding souls. J. Arbuthnot Nairn’s Cambridge edition of 1906 presents the Greek text with an English introduction and scholarly notes for close study.

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Greek edition · 1906

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Key themes

  • Priesthood
  • Pastoral responsibility
  • Spiritual guidance

Questions for your reading

  • What makes the care of souls demanding in the dialogue’s account of priesthood?

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Greek primary text with English study aids; this is not a complete English translation.