Augustine's commentary on the Gospel of John stands out as the most complete and theologically profound among ancient Christian writings. It explores significant themes central to Augustine's thought, including the Trinity, the person of Christ, the Church's nature, and its sacraments, while also addressing the fulfillment of the divine plan. This work not only reflects Augustine's theological insights but also serves as a comprehensive examination of John's gospel, making it a vital resource for understanding early Christian doctrine.
Exploring the dichotomy between the Earthly City and the City of God, this philosophical work by Augustine presents human history as a struggle between these two realms. It emphasizes the ultimate triumph of the City of God, reflecting on the implications for faith and society. Through this lens, the book delves into themes of morality, divine providence, and the nature of true happiness, offering profound insights into the Christian understanding of history and existence.
This edition highlights Augustine's art as a narrator, enhances appreciation
of the Confessions by explaining unfamiliar Augustinian vocabulary, idioms,
and ideas, and clarifies his place as one of the most original thinkers of
late antique Christianity. It will be indispensable for students and teachers
of Latin.
Exploring the profound themes of free will and divine grace, Saint Augustine's treatise delves into the nature of sin and human choice. Written in the late 4th century, the work argues against the notion that ignorance absolves individuals from blame, asserting that evil stems from conscious choices. Augustine’s insights reflect his journey from various beliefs to Christianity, positioning him as a pivotal figure in early Christian thought. This edition features a translation by Carroll Mason Sparrow and is printed on premium acid-free paper.
These new translations of two treatises dealing with the possibility and
nature of knowledge in the face of skeptical challenges are the first to be
rendered from the Latin critical edition, the first to be made specifically
with a philosophical audience in mind, and the first to be translated by a
scholar with expertise in both modern epistemology and philosophy of language.
One of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian philosophy, The City of God provides an insightful interpretation of the development of modern Western society and the origin of most Western thought. Contrasting earthly and heavenly cities--representing the omnipresent struggle between good and evil--Augustine explores human history in its relation to all eternity. In Thomas Merton's words, "The City of God is the autobiography of the Church written by the most Catholic of her great saints." This Modern Library Paperback Classics edition is a complete and unabridged version of the Marcus Dods translation.
The Essential Augustine contains selected passages from about forty key works by St. Augustine of Hippo, nearly half of which were specifically translated for this collection. The table of contents provides precise references to the source treatises. A bibliography and glossary of key terms are included, along with appendixes containing a list of all Augustine's known writings, alphabetized by standard English titles.
One of the most influential religious books in the Christian tradition recalls crucial events in the author's life: his mid-4th-century origins in rural Algeria; the rise to a lavish lifestyle at the imperial court in Milan; his struggle with sexual desires; eventual renunciation of secular ambitions and marriage; and recovery of his Catholic faith.
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