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Since the dawn of the fifth century, theology students, religious scholars, and Christian readers have turned to this volume for instruction. Written by one of the foremost leaders in the development of Christian thought, it offers practical as well as theoretical guidance on how to read the Bible and explain the meaning of scripture. Augustine intended his treatise for the priests in his North African diocese of Hippo, but ultimately, the saints counsel laid the groundwork for modern hermeneutics and semiotics.
The first of On Christian Doctrines four parts begins with an overview of the subjects treated in holy scripture. Subsequent parts discuss signs and their recognition, the distinctions between literal and figurative expressions, and the scriptures stylistic combination of eloquence and wisdom. Above all, Augustines text concerns itself with the ways in which individuals can live in harmony with Jesus teachings. Christians and non-Christians alike value this work for its role in historical theology, its influence on the development of Biblical interpretation, and its insights into the mind of a great Christian philosopher and ecclesiastic.

Author: St Augustine
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 01/26/2009
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.30w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780486469188
Language: English

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