Book · 2017
S. John Chrysostom on the Priesthood. in Six Books. Translated from the Original Greek
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S. John Chrysostom on the Priesthood. in Six Books is a classical patristic text written by the early church father John Chrysostom and translated by B. Harris Cowper, detailing the profound spiritual responsibilities, dignity, and duties of Christian ministry. On an episode of The Tucker Carlson Show titled Tucker on the New Religion of Trump’s America and His Mockery of Jesus Christ, Father Josiah Trenham recommended the classic treatise during a discussion with Tucker Carlson. When discussing how interested individuals might approach the extensive writings of John Chrysostom, Father Trenham advised readers to start with this particular text, noting that it stands as the author's most famous book. He explained that the volume offers a comprehensive description of foundational concepts, including what authentic Christian worship entails and the sacred role of a priest or pastor within the faith community. The recommendation provides listeners seeking historical Christian theology with a direct entry point into patristic literature. By pointing audiences toward this ancient theological meditation, the conversation emphasized the enduring relevance of early Christian teachings on spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and ecclesiastical service for modern believers exploring traditional religious history and classical Christian worship practices.
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Josiah Trenham For someone who's just approaching him, I would say to read his most famous book which is called On the Pri… 1
“For someone who's just approaching him, I would say to read his most famous book which is called On the Priesthood and it's basically his description of what Christian worship is, what a priest is, what a pastor is.”
