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Augustine of Hippo: A Life

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Description for Augustine of Hippo: A Life Paperback. A biography of Augustine's life, as interpreted by the acclaimed church historian, the late Professor Henry Chadwick. Augustine's intellectual development is recounted with clarity and warmth, providing a characteristically rigorous yet sympathetic narrative of this central figure in the history of Christian thought. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: BGX; HPCA; HRCC1; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 135 x 17. Weight in Grams: 240.
The life and works of Augustine of Hippo (354-430) have shaped the development of the Christian Church, sparking controversy and influencing the ideas of theologians through subsequent centuries. His words are still frequently quoted in devotions throughout the global Church today. His key themes retain a striking contemporary relevance - what is the place of the Church in the world? What is the relation between nature and grace? Augustine's intellectual development is recounted with clarity and warmth in this newly rediscovered biography of Augustine, as interpreted by the acclaimed church historian, the late Professor Henry Chadwick. Augustine's intellectual journey ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
240g
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199588060
SKU
V9780199588060
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About Henry Chadwick
Professor Henry Chadwick (1920-2008) enjoyed international renown as one of the leading church historians of the twentieth century. He held senior appointments at both Oxford and Cambridge Universities, latterly as Emeritus Regius Professor of Divinity, Cambridge. Chadwick's scholarship was complemented by his active involvement in church life. Ordained a priest in the Church of England in 1944, he developed a ... Read more

Reviews for Augustine of Hippo: A Life
a skilfully and colourfully woven narrative of Augustine's life and times.
Margaret Lane. The Journal of Theological Studies
This book is not just a delight, it's a treasure... a book you can't miss.
Ranald Macauley, Evangelicals Now

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