Pauline Allen Knihy

Frederick Field's translation of John Chrysostom's homilies on Paul's Letter to the Colossians explores themes of angel worship in ancient Colossae, while offering insights into late Roman life, including the treatment of slaves and child-rearing practices. The work delves into the conflicts among pagans, Jews, and Christians, as well as the socioeconomic divides of the period. This translation is a valuable resource for scholars and students studying early church history, contributing to a deeper understanding of the cultural and social dynamics of late antiquity.

The volume presents nine homilies by John Chrysostom, translated into English, focusing on two of Paul's letters. It features six homilies on Titus, exploring Chrysostom's perspectives on episcopal accountability, and three on Philemon, which examine his views on slavery. A comprehensive introduction discusses the historical context, date, and content of the homilies, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students studying the church's evolution during the fourth to fifth centuries CE.

The first general book on Greek and Latin letter-writing in Late Antiquity (400-600 CE). Allen and Neil examine early Christian Greek and Latin literary letters, their nature and function, the mechanics of their production and dissemination and their crucial importance to the society of their time.