Golden Mouth by J. Frederick Kelly

The Story of John Chrysostom

An engaging biography of the fourth-century church father John Chrysostom, charting his ascetic beginnings in Antioch, celebrated preaching career, and tenure as bishop of Constantinople. It explores his reform efforts, clashes with imperial and ecclesiastical powers that led to exile, and the social and theological concerns that shaped his ministry. Drawing on contemporary sources, it portrays a complex, courageous pastor whose eloquence and moral vision left a lasting mark on Christian tradition.