Monthly Archives: July 2014

“Children in Paradise”: Gregory of Nazianzus on Gen 2-3

Posted on July 23, 2014 by krhughes14

If there’s one thing I know about the early chapters of Genesis, it’s that they often raise far more questions than they do answers; not surprisingly, modern interpreters still struggle to make even the most basic of decisions, such as … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Books and Readers in the Early Church

Posted on July 11, 2014 by krhughes14

In honor of Professor Gamble’s recent retirement, I give you this recap of his best-known work, a must-read for anyone interested in textual criticism, material culture, and the use of Scripture in early Christianity: Harry Y. Gamble, Books and Readers in … Continue reading →

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Chrysostom on the Good of Marriage, Part 2

Posted on July 4, 2014 by krhughes14

In my final post on this subject, we encounter some truly beautiful words concerning marriage and family life as we arrive at the heart of Chrysostom’s positive view on marriage, which, I believe, stems from a principle found in his Homily … Continue reading →

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