Part III - Homilies (1) (The Works of Saint Augustine, a Translation for the 21st Century: Part 3 - Sermons (Homilies)) - Hardcover

Augustine, Edmund

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0911782753 ISBN 13: 9780911782752

Publisher: New City Press, 1990

Synopsis

The Complete Works for the First Time in an English Translation for the 21st Century 50 volumes in the complete set - 2 volumes published per year. Augustine of Hippo (13 November 354 - 28 August 430), also known as Saint Augustine or Saint Austin, was an early Christian theologian and philosopher whose writings were very influential in the development of Western Christianity and Western philosophy. He was bishop of Hippo Regius (present-day Annaba, Algeria) located in the Roman province of Africa. Writing during the Patristic Era, he is viewed as one of the most important Church Fathers in the Western Christianity. Among his most important works are City of God and Confessions, which continue to be read widely today.

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The English reads smoothly and clearly. The sermons have helpful subdivisions in the contents as well as the text. Highly recommended. -- "Library Journal" ""Library Journal""

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Augustine was born in AD 354. He lived a wild, self-destructive life as a young man in Italy and was the subject of many prayers by his worried mother, Monica. After a life-changing conversion, he lived on to become a tremendous influence on Christian thinking. He died in AD 430.

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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 influential in civil and church affairs. His 113 books 200 letters and 500 sermons have left a lasting impact on Western philosophy and culture. His classic and bestselling works include the Confessions The Trinity The City of God and Teaching Christianity.

About this edition

• Publisher: New City Press
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0911782753
• ISBN 13: 9780911782752
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 400
• Editor: Rotelle John E., Hill Edmund