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The teacher ; Teaching Christianity

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Aurelius Augustinus, helgon, 354-430 (Author), Carolyn J.-B. Hammond (Editor, Translator, Translator)
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  • Teaching Christianity · English, Latin
LCCN 2025000797, NBN GBC6001222, ISBN 9780674997721 · hardcover
publication
Cambridge, Massachusetts; London, England : Harvard University Press, 2025
xxxi, 644 pages
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Loeb classical library · ISSN 99-0103547-3 · Loeb classical library ; 560
Augustine ; edited and translated by Carolyn J.-B. Hammond
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Verk före 1800
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De doctrina Christiana.. — Augustine, of Hippo, Saint, 354-430., De magistro.. — Augustine, of Hippo, Saint, 354-430., Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.--Early works to 1800., Education--Philosophy--Early works to 1800., Philosophy and religion--Early works to 1800., Knowledge, Theory of (Religion)--Early works to 1800., Apologetics--Early works to 1800., Theology, Doctrinal--Early works to 1800., Éducation--Philosophie--Ouvrages avant 1800., Apologétique--Ouvrages avant 1800., Bible--Critique, interprétation, etc.--Ouvrages avant 1800., Apologetics, Education--Philosophy, Knowledge, Theory of (Religion), Philosophy and religion, Theology, Doctrinal, Utbildning--teori, filosofi, Filosofi och religion, Kunskapsteori, Apologetik, Dogmatik
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"Aurelius Augustine (AD 354-430), one of the most important figures in the development of western Christianity and philosophy, was the son of a pagan, Patricius of Tagaste, and his Christian wife, Monnica. While studying to become a rhetorician, he plunged into a turmoil of philosophical and psychological doubts, leading him to Manichaeism. In 383 he moved to Rome and then Milan to teach rhetoric. Despite exploring classical philosophical systems, especially skepticism and Neoplatonism, his studies of Paul's letters with his friend Alypius, and the preaching of Bishop Ambrose, led in 386 to his momentous conversion from mixed beliefs to Christianity. He soon returned to Tagaste and founded a religious community, and in 395 or 396 became Bishop of Hippo. 'The teacher' ('De magistro') dates from the beginning of Augustine's scholarly career, and 'Teaching Christianity' ('De doctrina Christiana') from its end. Together with 'Confessions,' these treatises contain various remembrances and reflections drawn from Augustine's personal educational experiences over time, allowing the reader to trace the development of his mature understanding of what teaching is, or should be. They also showcase his prowess as a theorist and thinker of timeless importance."--

Table of Contents

The teacher: Introduction ; Testimonia ; Text and translation -- Teaching Christianity: Introduction ; Text and translation (Proem ; Book I ; Book II ; Book III ; Book IV).

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Aurelius Augustinus, helgon, 354-430 (Author), Carolyn J.-B. Hammond (Editor, Translator, Translator)
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  • Teaching Christianity · English, Latin
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Latin
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230.14 (DDC Classification)
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  • Texts in Latin with English translations on facing pages; introductory material and notes in English
Identifier
LCCN 2025000797, NBN GBC6001222, ISBN 9780674997721 · hardcover
Title resource
The teacher ; Teaching Christianity
Creative responsibility statement
Augustine ; edited and translated by Carolyn J.-B. Hammond
publication
Cambridge, Massachusetts; London, England : Harvard University Press, 2025
Extent
xxxi, 644 pages
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  • Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
dimensions
17 cm
Classification
PA6156 (LCC Classification)
Series membership
Loeb classical library · ISSN 99-0103547-3 · Loeb classical library ; 560
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