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Harbor for the Poor - A Missiological Analysis of Almsgiving in the View and Practice of John Chrysostom (Paperback)
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Harbor for the Poor - A Missiological Analysis of Almsgiving in the View and Practice of John Chrysostom (Paperback)
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Synopsis: Urban poverty in the developed world is an ever-present
problem, and Christian approaches to poverty throughout history
have much to teach us. The practice of almsgiving, which is the
consistent practice of giving and sharing resources to meet the
needs of the poor, is a sadly neglected part of this Christian
heritage. This book explores the Christian lifestyle of almsgiving
through the study of John Chrysostom. The sermons and writings of
John Chrysostom (c.347-407 CE), pastor in Antioch and archbishop of
Constantinople, contain perhaps the greatest concentration of
teaching on almsgiving in all of Christian literature. John's
teaching on almsgiving was both biblical and practical, and his
ministry helped strengthen care for the poor throughout the Roman
Empire of late antiquity. John preached his sermons to
congregations filled with people who lived very comfortable lives.
From his perspective, the churches of Antioch and Constantinople
had grown complacent regarding poverty, when in fact God had called
them to become a harbor for the poor. Endorsements: "Eric Costanzo
presents a significantly new analysis of John Chrysostom's
teachings on and approach to almsgiving, an aspect central to his
theology. While new research on John Chrysostom and poverty has
appeared in recent years, this is the first study focused
specifically on almsgiving to appear since the brief and somewhat
peculiar study published by Otto Plassmann." --From the Foreword by
Wendy Mayer "Rich in both biblical and patristic reflection, this
book is a call for evangelicals to reclaim the ancient Christian
practice of almsgiving. The word sounds quaint these days, but Eric
Costanzo challenges us to learn again a pattern of life and love
that is central to following Jesus Christ. This is a book that
admonishes as well as informs." --Timothy George, Founding Dean of
Beeson Divinity School "Costanzo and Chrysostom remind us the poor
are not our enemy. Instead, the poor are the agents through which
we have the opportunity to embrace Christ's command to love 'the
least of these.' John Chrysostom's words echo through history, and
Costanzo has amplified them for the modern ear." --Deron Spoo,
Pastor of First Baptist Church, Tulsa, Oklahoma "Harbor for the
Poor highlights the missional character of almsgiving in John
Chrysostom's writings with theological sensitivity, ecclesial
vision, and pastoral spirit." --Helen Rhee, Associate Professor of
Religious Studies at Westmont College Author Biography: Eric
Costanzo, PhD, is an evangelical minister and professor from Tulsa,
Oklahoma. Along with teaching, he directs a ministry to the
homeless and under-resourced throughout the city.
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