Teaching Christianity / Edition 2

by Saint Augustine, Edmund Hill, Augustine of Hippo

Overview

Teaching Christianity is the most original book Augustine ever wrote. It is not so much a treatise or scholarly work but an instruction manual on how to teach Christianity. He wrote this “how to” book for those who would be preaching and explaining Christianity. It is entirely based on the bible and helps the reader express its truths of faith with soundproof methodology. It is a book that will help readers to communicate their message in a clear and effective way.

“Edmund Hill's new translation of Augustine's treatise On Christian Doctrine is superb. His early and mature thought on how to understand scripture and how to communicate that understanding to others is set forth clearly and attractively. The translator has shown great discernment in his choice of words and in their placement. This makes for a smooth reading. Extremely valuable are the scholarly endnotes provided after each of the four books. The new title chosen by Edmund Hill, namely, Teaching Christianity indicates that Augustine is here instructing the African clergy, probably the bishops, how to preach effectively to their congregations. The treatise is not focused on doctrine.”

Sr. Mary T. Clark, RSCJ

Manhattanville College

President, Society for Medieval

and Renaissance Philosoph.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781565480490
Publisher:	New City Press NY
Publication date:	10/28/2002
Series:	Teaching Christianity Series
Pages:	248
Sales rank:	279,927
Product dimensions:	6.07(w) x 9.01(h) x 0.59(d)

About the Author

Augustine of Hippo was a master of rhetoric. He was educated under the influence of Neoplatonism and Christianity. With more than 113 books, 200 letters and 500 sermons he has left a lasting impact on Western philosophy and culture. Publishers Weekly says that he is the author of the all time number one Christian classic, The Confessions. His most well-known works are his Confessions, The Trinity and The City of God, which today are still best selling titles.