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Description of  Almsgiving As the Essential Virtue: A Study of the Homilies of John Chrysostom (Vigiliae Christianae Supplements, 183)

9004687459 pdf 9004687459 pdf 9004687459 pdf This book demonstrates the unique and far-reaching claims John Chrysostom made concerning almsgivings many benefits, including its ability to forgive any and all sin. The author also identifies several factors that led John to favor almsgiving over other ascetic practices.