Saint Augustine

On Christian Doctrine (eBook, ePUB)

Übersetzer: Dods, Marcus

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "On Christian Doctrine," Saint Augustine presents a profound exploration of the principles of interpreting Scripture and the application of Christian teaching to the life of the believer. Written in the early 5th century, this seminal work blends theological insight with rhetorical skill, urging readers to seek deeper understanding through a combination of divine revelation and human reason. Augustine's engagement with classical rhetoric situates this text within the broader context of late antiquity's intellectual currents, as he grapples with the challenges of faith in a world dominated by competing philosophies and religious traditions. Saint Augustine, one of Christianity's most influential theologians and philosophers, penned this treatise during a time of personal transformation and theological inquiry. His extensive background in rhetoric, coupled with his own journey from a life of moral laxity to fervent faith, deeply informs the text's advocacy for a disciplined and thoughtful approach to scriptural interpretation. Augustine's desire to equip believers with the tools for understanding sacred texts reflects both his academic rigor and his pastoral concern for the spiritual welfare of the Church. "On Christian Doctrine" is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Christian theology and Biblical exegesis. By providing foundational principles for interpreting Scripture, Augustine invites readers to engage in a lifelong pursuit of knowledge and piety. This book is not only a rich historical artifact but also a practical guide for modern believers navigating the complexities of faith in a contemporary context.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Februar 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028287252
• Artikelnr.: 67506978

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.