Answer to the Pelagians Part I (Vol. I/23) (The Works of Saint Augustine: A Translation for the 21st Century)

Saint Augustine; Roland J. Teske SJ (Translation Introduction Notes)

ISBN 10: 1565480929 / ISBN 13: 9781565480926

Published by New City Press, 1997

About this Item

In English. Good hardcover copy, from a private home collection. Many markings, including highlighting, but text is always readable. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square. Shelfwear is very minor. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Answer to the Pelagians Part I (Vol. I/23) (The Works of Saint Augustine: A Translation for the 21st Century)
• Publisher: New City Press
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565480929
• ISBN 13: 9781565480926
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket Issued
• Weight: 36 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • Religion Theology/History

About this title

Synopsis

Vol. I/23 contains seven works of Saint Augustine of Hippo written between 412 and 420 or 421. They are all concerned with the Pelagian heresy from the time of its inception until after its condemnation in 418 by the emperor Honorius, by the Council of Carthage, and by Pope Zosimus.

This volume includes the following works: The Punishment and Forgiveness of Sins and the Baptism of Little Ones (De peccatorum meritis et remissione et de baptismo parvulorum), The Spirit and the Letter (De spiritu et littera), Nature and Grace (De natura et gratia), The Perfection of Human Righteousness (De perfectione justitiae hominis), The Deeds of Pelagius (De gestis Pelagii), The Grace of Christ and Original Sin (De gratia Christi et peccato originali), and The Nature and Origin of the Human Soul (De anima et ejus origine).

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.