Trail Blazers - John Chrysostom: Preacher in the Emperor's Court

Book Description

There was something about John Chrysostom and the words he spoke that lit up his world.

He was an important leader of the early church, known so much for his preaching and public speaking that he was given the nickname Golden Mouth. He spoke his mind and followed his convictions. He refused to host the lavish social gatherings that his predecessors had laid on. This meant that John Chrysostom really annoyed the wealthy citizens of Constantinople. He spoke out against how many influential Christians cared little for the poor.

"It is madness to fill your cupboards with clothing while other human beings stand naked and trembling with the cold so that they can hardly hold themselves upright."

It didn't matter if you were rich or poor John spoke the truth - emphatically. Even the empress fell under his criticism which eventually led to his exile and death.

The Trailblazers series collects great stories from Christians of the past and delivers them to the young people of today. This gripping and astonishing story from Dayspring MacLeod will challenge young readers to trust God as John Chrysostom did.

A well–known and long–standing series:

• Over 50 titles
  
• Great for ages 9 to 14
  
• Published in 14 languages
  
• Half a million books sold
  

Each biography follows the trailblazer’s journey to faith, and on to the work that God had planned for them. With lots of dialogue, these engaging stories show how God uses normal individuals to bring about his purpose.

Each book features:

• Thinking Further Topics for each chapter to help readers think about how what they’ve read applies to their life today
  
• Timeline of important events in the lifetime of each book’s subject

Author

Dayspring MacLeod is an author and editor who lives in Scotland. Originally from the States, she first arrived in the United Kingdom just days after the 9/11 attacks. She has considerable experience in writing for the Christian community including a recent biography of a local Scottish missionary.

Additional Information

Cover: Softcover
Number of Pages: 182
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications
Publication Date: 2019