Saint Augustine

On Christian Doctrine (eBook, ePUB)

Theological Treatise on the Teachings of Scriptures
Übersetzer: Dods, Marcus

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Saint Augustine's 'On Christian Doctrine' is a treatise that explores the fundamental principles of interpreting and teaching the Word of God, providing a comprehensive guide to understanding the Bible within the context of Christian theology. Written in a scholarly and philosophical style, the book delves into the importance of scriptural interpretation, the role of rhetoric in conveying religious teachings, and the ethical considerations of theological discourse. Augustine draws on classical rhetorical techniques and biblical exegesis to offer a profound analysis of the Christian faith and its implications for believers. His emphasis on the spiritual significance of the scriptures distinguishes this work as a cornerstone of Christian literary tradition. Saint Augustine, a renowned theologian and philosopher, was deeply influenced by his own spiritual journey and conversion to Christianity. His personal experiences and intellectual pursuits led him to write 'On Christian Doctrine' as a means of instructing and guiding the faithful in interpreting and communicating the teachings of the Bible. I highly recommend this seminal work to readers seeking a scholarly exploration of Christian theology and biblical interpretation, as it offers valuable insights into the foundations of the Christian faith.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 351
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547779506
• Artikelnr.: 69542709

Autorenporträt

Aurelius Augustinus (354-430) was born and raised in Roman North Africa. His mother Monica provided a Catholic upbringing in his modest home town of Thagaste. However, Augustine preferred the liberties available to young men of his time and place. He also excelled at school. As a student at Carthage he joined the Manichean religious sect. After teaching rhetoric at Carthage and then Rome, he rose to become the official spokesperson for the Roman Emperor in Milan. Amidst a crisis of faith and doubt, Augustine read the writings of Neo-Platonic philosophers and listened to the preaching of Bishop Ambrose of Milan. Resigning from imperial service, the 32 year old Augustine began an intensive study of scripture. He was baptized by Ambrose at the Easter Vigil in April of 387. A year later he returned to Africa and within several years was ordained to serve the diocese of Hippo (present day Annaba, Algeria), as priest and then bishop. Charged with the pastoral care of his people, and confronted by the major doctrinal controversies in the early Church, Augustine employed his significant rhetorical skills and his genius for writing to compose some of the foundational texts of Christian theology in the Latin West. These include his Confessions, Teaching Christianity, The City of God, The Trinity, Expositions of the Psalms-to name just a few of his many books. We also have almost 300 of his letters to a wide variety of correspondents, and 400 of his sermons.