On Christian Belief

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 becoming a Christian he was made bishop of Hippo in Africa, where he was influential in civil and church affairs. His more than 100 books, 200 letters, and 500 sermons have left a lasting impact on Western philosophy and culture. His classic and best-selling works include The Confessions, The Trinity, The City of God, and Teaching Christianity.

Product details

• Authors: St Augustine, Saint Augustine of Hippo
• Assisted by: Boniface Ramsey (Editor), John E. Rotelle (Editor), Matthew O'Connell (Translation)
• Publisher: New City Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2005
• EAN: 9781565482333
• ISBN: 978-1-56548-233-3
• No. of pages: 376
• Dimensions: 164 mm x 242 mm x 28 mm
• Weight: 634 g
• Series: Works of Saint Augustine (Numb; Works of Saint Augustine; Works of Saint Augustine (Numb
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity