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  • On Marriage and Family Life

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  • By: St. John Chrysostom
  • Narrated by: Jonah Martin
  • Length: 3 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (22 ratings)

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On Marriage and Family Life

By: St. John Chrysostom
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Christian tradition often seems to give only grudging approval to married life, particularly its sexual aspect. In these sermons of St John Chrysostom, we find an important corrective to this view.

Although himself a monk, Chrysostom had a profound understanding of the needs of his congregation. Inspired by the epistles to the Corinthians and Ephesians, he discusses the reasons God instituted marriage—primarily to promote holiness of the husband and wife, and only secondarily to produce children.

Chrysostom goes on to discuss sexual relations, the mutual responsibilities of marriage, and parenting. While parts of Chrysostom's sermons may seem limited to his own time, the vast majority of his advice has timeless relevance for the Christian family.

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great for marriage prep

this is a great insight into the sacrament of holy matrimony. read it if you are married to grow or if you are preparing to get married. you will not regret it. be prepared to be challenged.

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insightful as to how precious marriage is.

The value of wisdom in this book cannot be stressed enough. Marriage is a precious mystery of the Orthodox Faith. This book helps bring to light what a treasure it truly is!

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Marvelous

This such an amazing collection of sermons by Chrysostom about the true meaning of marriage and the family. Marriage reflects the love of Christ and the church. I recommend this book to all Christians, married or unmarried. The reader is also excellent. Soli Deo Gloria.

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Very enlightening

I found this audible version a very worthwhile listen; it was so enlightening to find that Chrysostom's thoughts on marriage and family life are so down-to-earth and applicable even to our present age. Even though views on male/female roles in marriage have evolved through the years, his writings are still valuable for us today. The narrator is so easy to listen to, as well. Well done!

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Should be mandatory reading

This should be mandatory reading for all priests who carry out marriage preparation, for all couples preparing for marriage, and for those already married.

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