This book examines John Chrysostom's role as preacher and his pastoral activites as deacon, presbyter and bishop. It also provides fresh and lively translations of a key selection of sermons and letters.

Introduction 1 JOHN'S LIFE AND TIMES 2 THE LITURGICAL SETTING 13 JOHN AS PREACHER 4 JOHN'S AUDIENCE 5 JOHN AS SOUL-CARER 6 PASTORAL CARE AND DAILY LIFE, TEXTS