On Christian Belief, Study Edition: v. 8 (The Works of Saint Augustine, a Translation for the 21st Century: Part 1 - Books)

Saint Augustine of Hippo,Michael Fiedrowicz

ISBN 10: 1565482344 / ISBN 13: 9781565482340

Published by New City Press 2005-12-01, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: On Christian Belief, Study Edition: v. 8 (The Works of Saint Augustine, a Translation for the 21st Century: Part 1 - Books)
• Publisher: New City Press 2005-12-01
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565482344
• ISBN 13: 9781565482340
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The seven works of Augustine that are contained in this volume all deal with the problem of faith in God. They were written over the course of three decades, beginning with True Religion (390) and extending to the Enchiridion on Faith, Hope, and Charity (c. 421). Hence this selection of writings provides an impressive insight into the intellectual and spiritual development of one of the greatest of all Western minds, as it grappled with a question that has never ceased to preoccupy and stimulate Western thought: Is it reasonable to believe in God, and what form might such belief take?

Each of these seven works is a new translation into contemporary English, and each is introduced by the German Augustinian scholar Michael Fiedrowicz, who has also written a valuable general introduction.

About the Author

Augustine of Hippo is one of the greatest thinkers and writers in the Western world. After he became Christian he was made bishop of Hippo in Africa where he was very influential in civil and church affairs. With more than 113 books, 200 letters and 500 sermons he has left a lasting impact on Western philosophy and culture. Besides The Confessions his other well-known works include The Trinity, The City of God, The Expositions of the Psalms. All these today are still best selling titles.