St. John Chrysostom’s Adversus Judaeos

Homily VI


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Homily VI of John Chrysostom's Adversus Judaeos (delivered ca. 387 CE in Antioch) frames the sermon as a tribute to Christian martyrs, who would prefer hearing an attack on Jews over their own praise.

Chrysostom argues that rescuing Judaizing Christians from error is a greater act than almsgiving, equating it to victory over godlessness. He intensifies polemic: martyrs especially hate Jews for crucifying Christ, while shedding their own blood for Him.

He contrasts past Jewish captivities (with hope of restoration) to their permanent post-Christ dispersion over centuries, proving divine rejection. The homily urges steadfast separation from Jewish practices to honor martyrs and affirm Christian triumph. 

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St. John Chrysostom’s Adversus JudaeosBy Joseph Daniel