John Chrysostom, Theologian of the Eucharist (Patristic Theology)

Contents Preface Acknowledgements Abbreviations Technical Note Introduction: Golden Mouth, Golden Chalice Part I: Anticipation 1. The Eucharistic Liturgy as the Union of Heaven and Earth 2. The Eucharist Anticipated in the Old Testament 3. The Eucharist and the Earthly Life of Jesus Christ Part II: Presence 4. The Presence of Christ’s Sacrifice in the Eucharist 5. Chrysostom on the Bread of Life Discourse (John 6) 6. The Priesthood and the Eucharist Part III: Participation 7. Interior Dispositions and Holy Communion 8. Mnesikakia: The Relentless Demon 9. The Social Implications of the Eucharistic Liturgy Conclusion: The Eucharist and Salvation Epilogue: The Broader Significance of John Chrysostom Bibliography General Index The Homilies and Writings of John Chrysostom Cited