The works of Saint Augustine. Volume 2, Part 1: Letters 1-99. Translation and notes Edmund Hill. Edited by John E. Rotelle. A Translation for the 21st century.

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ISBN 10: 1565481631 / ISBN 13: 9781565481633

Edité par Brooklyn, NY : New City Press, 2001

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470 S. Ein gutes und sauberes Exemplar. - The first volume of the Letters of Saint Augustine covers the period from his retreat at Cassiciacum in Italy in the fall of 386 or the spring of 387 to height of the Donatist controversy in 408 or 409. The volume contains a total of 100 letters. Sixteen of these were written by others: three by Nebridius, five by Paulinus of Nola, five by Jerome of Bethlehem, one by Nectarius, a citizen of Calama in Numidia, one by Maximus of Madaura, and one by Publicola, a Catholic lay man and Roman senator. One Letter was written by Paulinus of Nola to Romanian, Augustine's wealthy patron, on the occasion of Augustine's being ordained coadjutor bishop of Hippo. Another was written by Paulinus to Augustine' s close friend, Alypius, who is also listed as coauthor with Augustine of six of the letters. ISBN 1565481631 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.

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• Titre: The works of Saint Augustine. Volume 2, Part 1: Letters 1-99. Translation and notes Edmund Hill. Edited by John E. Rotelle. A Translation for the 21st century.
• Éditeur: Brooklyn, NY : New City Press
• Date de parution: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1565481631
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781565481633
• Reliure: Originalleinen.
• État de l'article: Sehr gut
• Poids: 1550 grammes
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Synopsis

Each letter is preceded by its own introduction in which the translator offers valuable information about the persons, content, and background pertinent to the letter.

The letters of Saint Augustine are an invaluable source of information in the areas of church history, liturgy, spirituality, theology, civil history, etc.

The correspondence of Augustine includes 308 letters: 252 that he wrote himself, 49 that others sent him, and 7 letters that others sent to a third party (29 additional letters were added by Professor Divjak in 1981). Some can actually be classified as books as Augustine notes in his Revisions. Each letter is preceded by its own introduction in which the translator offers valuable information about the persons, content, and background pertinent to the letter.

Perhaps the most revealing aspect of the letters is not so much the great variety of themes and persons, but the personality of Augustine himself that emerges.

The reader comes to know a very human and affectionate Augustine, especially in his writings to Nebridius and other friends. We see Augustine the reconciler, the man of justice and mercy, the healer. While he is steadfast in his many ideas and opinions, he also shows flexibility and a penchant for listening. Certainly, from these letters the reader will learn much about history and church history of that era and will gain insights into church teaching, law, and liturgy. Without a doubt one will encounter and be fascinated by the multifaceted Augustine.

Volume 1 contains Letters 1 to 99.

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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.