Aurelius Augustinus Livres

Ecrite vers 400, cette oeuvre contient l'histoire spirituelle du saint, la formation de sa pensée et de son initiation mystique. C'est à la fois une oeuvre philosophique et une autobiographie. ©Electre 2021

Découvrez la pensée de saint Augustin à travers une analyse philosophique approfondie. Réalisée par un expert, cette étude inclut sa biographie, un résumé détaillé de sa pensée et l'analyse de son courant philosophique. Recommandée par de nombreux enseignants.

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.

Augustine's long exposition of the doctrine of theTrinity was written after the Council of Constantinople (381) had settled the matter of the consubstantiality of the three Persons of the Trinity. Augustine began this work around the year 400 and completed it in 416. Taking the image of God in the human being (Genesis 1:26-27) as his starting-point, Augustine reasons that since God is triune, the image must be so, too. There ensues a laborious quest for three aspects of every individual human being that serve as a mirror of the Trinity. En route to the successful outcome of his quest, Augustine explores a variety of theological and anthropological concepts.

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.

One of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian philosophy, The City of God provides an insightful interpretation of the development of modern Western society and the origin of most Western thought. Contrasting earthly and heavenly cities--representing the omnipresent struggle between good and evil--Augustine explores human history in its relation to all eternity. In Thomas Merton's words, "The City of God is the autobiography of the Church written by the most Catholic of her great saints." This Modern Library Paperback Classics edition is a complete and unabridged version of the Marcus Dods translation.