{"product_id":"homilies-on-the-gospel-of-john-1-40-9781565483187","title":"Homilies on the Gospel of John (1-40)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis volume of the first 40 homilies are masterpieces not only of theological profundity but also of pastoral engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFew ancient Christian authors attempted anything like a complete commentary on the Gospel of John, among them Origen, John Chrysostom and Augustine. Of these, Augustine's must count as the greatest. Unlike Origen's, it has come down to us in its entirety, and of the others that remain it is certainly the most theologically profound. John's gospel allows Augustine to range broadly over themes that were his life's work --the Trinity, the person of Christ, the nature of the Church and its sacraments, the fulfillment of the divine plan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 124 homilies that constitute Augustine's commentary, however, are masterpieces not only of theological profundity but also of pastoral engagement. In the question-and-answer style that he frequently employs, for example, one can sense Augustine's real awareness of his congregation's struggles with the gospel text. And the congregation's response to Augustine, which he frequently alludes to, is an indication of the success of his dialogical preaching style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Johannine literature drew out the best in Augustine. \u003cem\u003eThe Homilies on the Gospel of John\u003c\/em\u003e are the indispensable complement to \u003cem\u003eThe Homilies on The First Epistle of John, \u003c\/em\u003e published in this series, and they should be a part of any serious theological library.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugustine of Hippo\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the greatest thinkers and writers in the Western world. After becoming a Christian he was made bishop of Hippo in Africa, where he was influential in civil and church affairs. His more than 100 books, 200 letters, and 500 sermons have left a lasting impact on Western philosophy and culture. His classic and best-selling works include The Confessions, The Trinity, The City of God, and Teaching Christianity.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"New City Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50556944351506,"sku":"9781565483187","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1fbab0c4-46ca-4427-8a67-b51e80b1bde0.jpg?v=1731767532","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/homilies-on-the-gospel-of-john-1-40-9781565483187","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}