Augustine of Hippo, selected writings

by Saint Augustine, Bishop of Hippo.

Other authorsMary T. Clark (Translator, Introduction), Goulven Madec (Preface), Kevin F. Novack (Cover artist)

Paperback, 1984

Publication

Imprint: New York : Paulist Press, c1984. Series: Classics of Western Spirituality. Responsibility: translated from the Latin and introduction by Mary T. Clark ; preface by Goulvey Madec. OCLC Number: 213826245. Physical: Text : 1 volume : xx, 514 pages ; 24 cm. Features: Includes bibliography, index.

Call number

GT-C-C / Augus

Barcode

BK-03239

ISBN

0809125730 / 9780809125739

Collections

Your library, Adult Materials, The Great Traditions

CSS Library Notes

Description: Selections from the writings of one of the most influential shapers of the western theological tradition, Augustine of Hippo (354-430), including On the Trinity, The Rule of St. Augustine, The Happy Life, On the Presence of God and other works. -- from publisher

Contents:
The spirituality of St. Augustine --
Confessions --
The happy life --
Homilies on the Psalms --
Homilies on the Gospel of St. John --
Homily on the First Epistle of St. John --
On the Trinity --
On seeing God --
The city of God --
The rule of St. Augustine.

FY1992 /

Physical description

xx, 514 p.; 23 cm

Description

Augustine of Hippo (354-430) is one of the most influential figures in the history of the Church. A bishop, philosopher, and doctor of the Church whose thought has molded the Western tradition, Augustine was deeply spiritual, and his writings emphasize the soul's experience of God in its depths. This book features selections from his writings, including Confessions and The City of God, and is the perfect introduction to his influential spiritual life and teachings.