NPNF1-01. The Confessions and Letters of St. Augustine, with a Sketch of his Life and Work
by Philip Schaff
Summary
With over twenty volumes, the Nicene and
Post-Nicene Fathers is a momentous achievement. Originally gathered
by
Philip Schaff, the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers is a collection
of
writings by classical and medieval Christian theologians. The purpose of
such a collection is to make their writings readily available. The
entire work is divided into two series. The first series focuses on two
classical Christian theologians--St. Augustine and St. John Chrysostom.
St. Augustine is one of the most influential and important Christian
thinkers of all time. In addition to reprinting his most popular two
works--the Confessions and the City of God--these volumes
also
contain
other noteworthy and important works of St. Augustine, such as On the
Holy Trinity, Christian Doctrine, and others. St. John
Chrysostom
was an
eloquent speaker and well-loved Christian clergyman. St. John took a
more literal interpretation of Scripture, and much of his work focused
on practical aspects of Christianity, particularly what is now called
social justice. He advocated for the poor, and challenged abuses of
authority. This particular volume in the series contains the
Confessions
and letters of St. Augustine. The Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers
is
comprehensive in scope, and provide keen translations of instructive and
illuminating texts from some of the greatest theologians of the
Christian church. These spiritually enlightening texts have aided
Christians for over a thousand years, and remain instructive and
fruitful even today!
Tim Perrine
CCEL Staff Writer
Tim Perrine
CCEL Staff Writer
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Quotations
- How hast Thou loved us, O good Father, who sparedst not Thine only Son, but deliveredst Him up for us wicked ones! (NPNF1-01. The Confessions and Letters of St. Augustine, with a Sketch of his Life and Work)
- We must watch lest hatred of any one gain a hold upon the heart, and so not only hinder us from praying to God with the door of our chamber closed, but also shut the door against God Himself; for hatred of another insidiously creeps upon us, while no one who is angry considers his anger to be unjust (NPNF1-01. The Confessions and Letters of St. Augustine, with a Sketch of his Life and Work)
- We must watch lest hatred of any one gain a hold upon the heart, and so not only hinder us from praying to God with the door of our chamber closed, but also shut the door against God Himself; for hatred of another insidiously creeps upon us, while no one who is angry considers his anger to be unjust (NPNF1-01. The Confessions and Letters of St. Augustine, with a Sketch of his Life and Work)
- Anger habitually cherished against any one becomes hatred, since the sweetness which is mingled with what appears to be righteous anger makes us detain it longer than we ought in the vessel, until the whole is soured, and the vessel itself is spoiled (NPNF1-01. The Confessions and Letters of St. Augustine, with a Sketch of his Life and Work)