This volume of The Library of Christian Classics contains Augustine's writings from the time of his conversion to Christianity in A.D. 386 until he became Bishop of Hippo in 395-396. Included are eight of the most important treatises from this period in which Augustine's Christian position was being formulated. The Editor has included a brief introduction and a review from Augustine for each work included. Augustine is unarguably one of the most influential figures in the history of the Christian church and the opportunity to read his works in English is remarkable. 413 Pages. Softcover from Westminster John Knox Press.

The Library of Christian Classics has long been acclaimed for its quality translations, introductions, explanatory notes, and indexes. The series ensures that modern English translations of some of the most significant Christian theological works written before the end of the sixteenth century are available for scholars and students, allowing contemporary readers to mine the theological riches of the Christian church though the centuries.

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Title: The Library of Christian Classics - Augustine: Earlier Writings
By: Saint Augustine
Format: Paperback
Vendor: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication Date: 1996
Dimensions: 1 X 5.50 X 8.50 (inches)

Weight: 1 pound 2 ounces
ISBN: 066424162X
ISBN-13: 9780664241629
Series: Library of Christian Classics
Stock No: WW424162X

Publisher's Description

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These are Augustine's writings from the time of his conversion to Christianity in AD 386 until he became Bishop of Hippo in 395-396. Included are eight of the most important treatises from this period in which Augustine's Christian position was being formulated. With each work is a brief introduction and Augustine's own review of the treatise.

Long recognized for the quality of its translations, introductions, explanatory notes, and indexes, the Library of Christian Classics provides scholars and students with modern English translations of some of the most significant Christian theological texts in history. Through these works--each written prior to the end of the sixteenth century--contemporary readers are able to engage the ideas that have shaped Christian theology and the church through the centuries.

Author Bio

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J. H. S. Burleigh served as Dean of the Faculty of Divinity and Professor of Ecclesiastical History at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland He authored a number of books, including Church History of Scotland.