Aurelius Augustinus Boeken

Verslag van twee debatten van de Latijnse kerkvader (354-430) met manicheeërs, volgelingen van de filosoof Mani die hem als profeet en apostel erkenden en de wereld als een strijd tussen goed en kwaad beschouwden.

Bijna veertig jaar lang heeft Augustinus (354-430) in Noord-Afrika de geloofsgemeenschap als predikant gediend. Van heinde en verre kwamen mensen naar de kerk om zelf de woorden van de befaamde bisschop te beluisteren of zijn preken in opdracht van anderen op te tekenen. Zo zijn ongeveer zeshonderd preken van hem bewaard.Voor deze bundel werden achtentwintig preken vertaald van de sermones de scripturis. Dit boek bevat de laatste reeks preken over passages uit brieven van het Nieuwe Testament. Op twee uitzonderingen na verschijnt in dit boek van alle preken de eerste Nederlandse vertaling.In bijna elke preek komen verrassende wendingen aan het licht. Zo staat Augustinus in een van de preken nauwkeurig stil bij de vraag wat er gebeurt wanneer je doet wat je aan een ander hebt beloofd.

Augustine's commentary on the Gospel of John stands out as the most complete and theologically profound among ancient Christian writings. It explores significant themes central to Augustine's thought, including the Trinity, the person of Christ, the Church's nature, and its sacraments, while also addressing the fulfillment of the divine plan. This work not only reflects Augustine's theological insights but also serves as a comprehensive examination of John's gospel, making it a vital resource for understanding early Christian doctrine.

Exploring the dichotomy between the Earthly City and the City of God, this philosophical work by Augustine presents human history as a struggle between these two realms. It emphasizes the ultimate triumph of the City of God, reflecting on the implications for faith and society. Through this lens, the book delves into themes of morality, divine providence, and the nature of true happiness, offering profound insights into the Christian understanding of history and existence.

This edition highlights Augustine's art as a narrator, enhances appreciation of the Confessions by explaining unfamiliar Augustinian vocabulary, idioms, and ideas, and clarifies his place as one of the most original thinkers of late antique Christianity. It will be indispensable for students and teachers of Latin.

Exploring the profound themes of free will and divine grace, Saint Augustine's treatise delves into the nature of sin and human choice. Written in the late 4th century, the work argues against the notion that ignorance absolves individuals from blame, asserting that evil stems from conscious choices. Augustine’s insights reflect his journey from various beliefs to Christianity, positioning him as a pivotal figure in early Christian thought. This edition features a translation by Carroll Mason Sparrow and is printed on premium acid-free paper.

These new translations of two treatises dealing with the possibility and nature of knowledge in the face of skeptical challenges are the first to be rendered from the Latin critical edition, the first to be made specifically with a philosophical audience in mind, and the first to be translated by a scholar with expertise in both modern epistemology and philosophy of language.