The Trinity (Vol. I/5) 2nd Edition (The Works of Saint Augustine: A Translation for the 21st Century) - Hardcover

Saint Augustine; Edmund Hill OP (Translation Introduction Notes)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1565486102 ISBN 13: 9781565486102

Publisher: New City Press, 2016

Synopsis

Augustine knows by faith that God is a trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and he is seeking as far as possible to understand what he believes. In the first seven books Augustine begins by searching the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments for clues to understanding and then argues in the language of philosophy and logic to defend the orthodox statement of the doctrine against the Arians. In the last eight books Augustine seeks to understand the mystery of the divine Trinity by observing an analogous trinity in the image of God, which is the human mind; and in so doing, he also suggests a program for the serious Christian of spiritual self-discovery and renewal. This second edition is newly produced, now featuring convenient footnotes rather than the previously used endnotes.

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About the Author

Augustine of Hippo is one of the greatest thinkers and writers in the Western world. After becoming a Christian he was made bishop of Hippo in Africa, where he was influential in civil and church affairs. His more than 100 books, 200 letters and 500 sermons have left a lasting impact on Western philosophy and culture. His classic and best-selling works include The Confessions, The Trinity, The City of God, and Teaching Christianity.

Edition details

• Publisher: New City Press
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565486102
• ISBN 13: 9781565486102
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 632
• Editor: John E. Rotelle OSA