The Four Books of St. Augustine on Christian Doctrine - Saint Augustine of Hippo
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The four books of St. Augustin On Christian Doctrine (De Doctrina Christiana, iv libri) are a compend of exegetical theology to guide the reader in the understanding and interpretation of the Sacred Scriptures, according to the analogy of faith. The first three books were written A. D. 397; the fourth was added 426.

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The four books of St. Augustin On Christian Doctrine (De Doctrina Christiana, iv libri) are a compend of exegetical theology to guide the reader in the understanding and interpretation of the Sacred Scriptures, according to the analogy of faith. The first three books were written A. D. 397; the fourth was added 426.
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Saint Augustine of Hippo was born in 354 in North Africa and was deeply influenced by his mother, Monica, who was a devout Christian. He studied rhetoric in Carthage, where he led a hedonistic lifestyle and explored different philosophies, notably Manichaeism. His journey to Christianity was gradual, marked by intense self-reflection and eventual conversion in Milan under the influence of Saint Ambrose.After his baptism, Augustine returned to North Africa, where he became a priest and later the Bishop of Hippo. His writings, including The Confessions of Saint Augustine and The City of God, became foundational texts for Christian theology and Western philosophy. As bishop, he engaged in debates on doctrine and contributed significantly to developing doctrines like original sin and divine grace.Augustine's legacy is vast; his introspective approach shaped Christian thought and has had a lasting influence on Western philosophical and theological traditions. He is revered as one of the greatest Church Fathers and is celebrated for his insights into the human condition. His works remain widely read, offering profound reflections on faith, morality, and human purpose.