On the Priesthood
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On the Priesthood is a classic theological treatise by John Chrysostom that reflects on the nature, responsibilities, and spiritual challenges of Christian ministry.
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Christian literature
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patristic work → theological treatise → |
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John Chrysostom
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| author |
John Chrysostom
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| centralTheme |
accountability of church leaders
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care of souls → danger of seeking ecclesiastical office for ambition → dignity of the priestly office → importance of humility in ministry → importance of prayer for priests → moral character of clergy → nature of the priesthood → pastoral prudence → preaching and teaching responsibility → public scrutiny of clergy → relationship between bishop and priest → responsibilities of priests → sacramental ministry → spiritual challenges of ministry → spiritual warfare in pastoral life → teaching authority of the priest → temptations faced by clergy → use of rhetoric in preaching → |
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Christian spirituality
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theology → |
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church leadership
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moral theology → ordination → spiritual formation of clergy → |
| influenced |
Catholic understanding of priestly ministry
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Eastern Orthodox views of priesthood → later Christian pastoral theology → |
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dialogue
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didactic prose → |
| originalLanguage |
Greek
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| religiousTradition |
Christianity
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Eastern Christianity → |
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courses on pastoral theology
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courses on patristics → seminary education → |
| theologicalFocus |
Christian ministry
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ecclesiology → pastoral care → pastoral responsibility → priesthood → spiritual leadership → |
| timePeriodOfComposition |
4th century
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John Chrysostom
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