On Wealth and Lazarus Homilies: A Thematic Study of the Writings of St. John Chrysostom

On Wealth and Lazarus Homilies: A Thematic Study of the Writings of St. John Chrysostom

When St. John Chrysostom (347-407 AD) preached against economic inequality in 4th-century Constantinople, his words cost him his life - but created the foundation for 1,600 years of Catholic social doctrine.

Based on Original Greek Sources (Patrologia Graeca, vols. 47-64)

This study reveals how Chrysostom's radical interpretation of the Rich Man and Lazarus parable became the theological backbone of papal encyclicals from Leo XIII to Leo XIV. Drawing from 15 years of patristic research, you Will gain access to teachings that shaped Western civilization's understanding of wealth, poverty, and social justice.

What You Will Learn:

• How wealth spiritually enslaves its owners (shocking psychological insights)
• Christian business ethics that apply to modern commerce and investment
• The saint's revolutionary property doctrine that influenced Catholic social teaching
• Practical guidance for living Gospel values without compromising financial responsibility
• Why Chrysostom's "preferential option for the poor" remains urgently relevant today

Perfect For:

• Catholics seeking authentic Church teaching on wealth and social justice
• Anyone struggling to balance Christian values with financial success
• Students of Catholic social doctrine and Church history
• Clergy addressing economic inequality in their communities

"A masterwork of historical scholarship that speaks with prophetic urgency to our contemporary economic challenges." - Monsignor Michael A. Cavanaugh, Pontifical North American College, Rome

This comprehensive study connects ancient wisdom to modern challenges through careful historical analysis and practical application.

Chrysostom paid the ultimate price for speaking truth to power. His message allows no comfortable middle ground - it will either transform your relationship with money and possessions or leave you unchanged.

Join thousands of faithful who have discovered how patristic wisdom addresses today's economic challenges.