World-renown author, Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel, shows how Augustine's influential work is just as relevant today as it was 1,600 years ago. A charming and accessible approach to the master, Augustine combines a variety of translations with Groeschel's own reflections and insight.
The writings of St. Augustine have held a revered place in both Catholic and Protestant teachings for centuries. Now, the world-renowned author of Spiritual Passages shows how Augustine's life and thought are as important to the world today as they were 1,600 years ago.
| Foreword | ||
| Acknowledgments | ||
| Introduction | 1 | |
| Ch. 1 | The Young Augustine - The Confessions | 15 |
| Ch. 2 | Augustine the Philosopher | 41 |
| Ch. 3 | Augustine - The Preacher of the Word | 67 |
| Ch. 4 | Augustine - The Mystic | 84 |
| Ch. 5 | Augustine - Theologian of the Trinity | 110 |
| Ch. 6 | Augustine the Historian - The City of God | 131 |
| Ch. 7 | Augustine as a Spiritual Guide | 152 |
| Addenda: Augustine, the Religious | 165 | |
| Addenda: Augustine on Women | 168 | |
| Suggested Reading | 171 | |
| Notes | 173 |
Overview
World-renown author, Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel, shows how Augustine's influential work is just as relevant today as it was 1,600 years ago. A charming and accessible approach to the master, Augustine combines a variety of translations with Groeschel's own reflections and insight.
The writings of St. Augustine have held a revered place in both Catholic and Protestant teachings for centuries. Now, the world-renowned author of Spiritual Passages shows how Augustine's ...