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Soliloquies is a work from Augustine's early life, shortly after
his conversion, in which are visible all the seeds contained in his
future writings. Here we see Augustine as a philosopher, a thinker
and a budding theologian.
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Confessions of St. Augustine
St Augustine of Hippo; Translated by Matthew K Minerd; Commentary by Pine O P Fr Gregory
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Along with his Confessions, The City of God is undoubtedly St.
Augustine's most influential work. In the context of what begins as
a lengthy critique of classic Roman religion and a defence of
Christianity, Augustine touches upon numerous topics, including the
role of grace, the original state of humanity, the possibility of
waging a just war, the ideal form of government, and the nature of
heaven and hell. But his major concern is the difference between
the City of God and the City of Man - one built on love of God, the
other on love of self. One cannot but be moved and impressed by the
author's breadth of interest and penetrating intelligence. For all
those who are interested in the greatest classics of Christian
antiquity, The City of God is indispensible. This long-awaited
translation by William Babcock is published in two volumes, with an
introduction and annotation that make Augustine's monumental work
approachable.
Since the dawn of the fifth century, theology students, religious
scholars, and Christian readers have turned to this volume for
instruction. Written by one of the foremost leaders in the
development of Christian thought, it offers practical as well as
theoretical guidance on how to read the Bible and explain the
meaning of scripture. Augustine intended his treatise for the
priests in his North African diocese of Hippo, but ultimately, the
saint's counsel laid the groundwork for modern hermeneutics and
semiotics.
The first of "On Christian Doctrine"'s four parts begins with an
overview of the subjects treated in holy scripture. Subsequent
parts discuss signs and their recognition, the distinctions between
literal and figurative expressions, and the scriptures' stylistic
combination of eloquence and wisdom. Above all, Augustine's text
concerns itself with the ways in which individuals can live in
harmony with Jesus' teachings. Christians and non-Christians alike
value this work for its role in historical theology, its influence
on the development of Biblical interpretation, and its insights
into the mind of a great Christian philosopher and ecclesiastic.
A true catechism from which, throughout the history of the church,
other catechisms have drawn and learned including the recent
Catechism of the Catholic Church which quotes Augustine
extensively. Within the context of the three theological virtues,
faith, hope and love, Augustine masterfully covers the faith. He
first works his way through the creed and then the Lords prayer as
recorded by Matthew, ending with the sacraments.
Spirituality involves taking our personal experience seriously as
raw material for redemption and holiness, examining the material of
our daily lives with as much rigor as we do Scripture and doctrine.
The Confessions is the landmark work in this exercise.
--Eugene Peterson, from his book Take and ReadWritten in the waning
days of the Roman era, Augustine's Confessions are the moving diary
of a soul's journey. From his earliest memories of childhood,
through his turbulent and licentious youth, to his resolute
conversion at the age of 32, Augustine traces a pilgrimage of
unbounded grace. Throughout, he passionately addresses the
spiritual questions that have engaged thoughtful minds since time
began.Every Christian library needs the classics--the timeless
books that have spoken powerfully to generations of believers. Now
Hendrickson Christian Classics allows readers to build an essential
classics library in affordable modern editions. Each volume is
freshly retypeset for reading comfort, while thoughtful new
introductions place each in historical and spiritual context.
Attractive, classically bound covers look great together on the
shelf. Best of all, value pricing makes this series easy to own.
Planned to span the spectrum of Christian wisdom through the ages,
Hendrickson Christian Classics sets a new standard for quality and
value.
An Unabridged Edition to Include All 13 Books from the Translation
by Edward Pusey
Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are. One of the greatest explorations of sin, epiphany and redemption ever written, the Confessions of Saint Augustine continue to shape our ideas with their passionate declaration of the life-changing power of faith.
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On the Trinity
St Augustine of Hippo, Arthur West Haddan
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