Creator Bio
John Chrysostom
ca. 347–407
John Chrysostom was an early church father renowned for his passionate preaching and public speaking, giving him the nickname Chrysostom, meaning “golden-mouthed.” He served as archbishop of Constantinople, where he advocated for church reform and support for the indigent. His criticism of church corruption and extravagance likely caused his exile from Constantinople, and he died while traveling. Among his writings were denunciations of Jews and Jewish practices among early Christians.
Entries in the Posen Library by This Creator
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Christian Interpretation of Bar Kokhba’s Defeat
[ . . . ] After the destruction which occurred under Vespasian and Titus, these Jews rebelled during the reign of Hadrian and tried to go back to the old commonwealth and way of life. What they failed…
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Against Christian Reverence for Synagogues
But since there are some who consider the synagogue to be a holy place, we must say a few things to them as well. Why do you reverence this place when you should disdain it, despise it and avoid it?…
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Christian Women and the Synagogue
This is why he [Paul] made you to be head of the wife. This is why Paul gave the order: “If wives wish to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home,” so that you, like a teacher, a…
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Christians Swearing Oaths in Synagogues
Many, I know, respect the Jews and think that their present way of life is a venerable one. This is why I hasten to uproot and tear out…