Description
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 from schoolboy and student to Bishop and champion of Western Christendom in a period of intense political upheaval, is narrated in Chadwick's characteristically rigorous yet sympathetic style. With a foreword by Peter Brown reflecting on Chadwick's distinctive approach to Augustine.
About the Author
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 deep commitment to church unity and took a leading role in the Anglican and Roman Catholic dialogues of the mid-1970s. Chadwick authored numerous books and articles throughout his career. At Oxford University Press he held series editorship of Oxford Early Christian Texts and Oxford Early Christian Studies, and co-edited the Oxford History of the Christian Church series with his brother, Professor Owen Chadwick. His acclaimed translation of Augustine's Confessions is available from Oxford World Classics.
Reviews
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 *
Book Information
ISBN 9780199588060
Author Henry Chadwick
Format Paperback
Page Count 200
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 244g
Dimensions(mm) 202mm * 135mm * 18mm
About the Author
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 deep commitment to church unity and took a leading role in the Anglican and Roman Catholic dialogues of the mid-1970s. Chadwick authored numerous books and articles throughout his career. At Oxford University Press he held series editorship of Oxford Early Christian Texts and Oxford Early Christian Studies, and co-edited the Oxford History of the Christian Church series with his brother, Professor Owen Chadwick. His acclaimed translation of Augustine's Confessions is available from Oxford World Classics.
Reviews
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 *
Book Information
ISBN 9780199588060
Author Henry Chadwick
Format Paperback
Page Count 200
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 244g
Dimensions(mm) 202mm * 135mm * 18mm
