St Augustine

Marriage and Virginity

Herausgeber: Rotelle, John / Übersetzer: Kearney, Ray

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This volume presents new translations of five of Augustines works The Excellence of Marriage, Holy Virginity, The Excellence of Widowhood, Adulterous Marriages, and Continence.... The volume is to be commended on several points. The translation itself is in eminently readable, clear English that should be accessible to anyone interested in Augustine.... The general introduction does an excellent job of placing these works in the context of Augustines career, showing how Augustine reacts to controversies with the Manichees, Jovinian, Jerome, and the Pelagians, while maintaining a commitment to the threefold goods of marriage procreation, fidelity, and sacrament. This is a wonderful collection that allows readers to see the complexity of Augustines thought on a difficult topic. Kim Paffenroth Journal of Early Christian Studies

Produktdetails

• Works of Saint Augustine Nr.9
• Verlag: New City Press
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: Mai 1996
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 160mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 531g
• ISBN-13: 9781565481046
• ISBN-10: 1565481046
• Artikelnr.: 21075537

Autorenporträt

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.