De Doctrina Christiana
St Augustine author R P H Green editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:4th Jan '96
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This significant work by Augustine explores the integration of classical education into Christian teaching, detailing valuable aspects of pagan heritage and the application of Ciceronian rhetoric to convey Christian truths.
De Doctrina Christiana (On Christian Teaching) is a significant work by Augustine that explores the intersection of Christian doctrine and classical education. This text delves into how Christians can engage with their pagan heritage while maintaining fidelity to their faith. The new translation of this work is both accurate and elegant, accompanied by an introduction that reflects recent scholarly insights into Augustine's thought.
At the same time as he was writing the Confessions, Augustine developed ideas in De Doctrina Christiana that illuminate his evolving perspectives on ethics, hermeneutics, and the theory of signs. One of the key contributions of this work is its careful examination of which aspects of a classical education can be beneficial for Christians. Augustine emphasizes the importance of Ciceronian rhetoric as a tool for effectively communicating Christian truths, thereby bridging the gap between the ancient and the sacred.
This updated translation of De Doctrina Christiana is essential for anyone interested in Augustine, the early church, or the broader classical tradition. It provides a refined representation of Augustine's ideas, making them accessible to contemporary readers. The inclusion of a concise introduction and a select bibliography enhances the reader's understanding of the text and its place within the history of literary criticism and biblical interpretation. Overall, this work stands as a vital resource for those exploring the foundations of Christian teaching in relation to classical thought.
The translation is an accurate and readable rendering into modern English which generally follows the structure of Augustine's Latin and is sensitive to his rhetorical style and word play ... It is very useful indeed to have such an accurate, readable, parallel text edition of De Doctrina Christiana. * Carol Harrison, Journal of Theological Studies *
a welcome addition to Oxford's excellent Oxford Early Christian Texts series ... an interesting read and provides much food for thought. * Christianity and Society *
A book for scholars, it is good to have this important treatise available in this attractive form. * The Expository Times *
G. undoubtedly provides the reader with an intelligible text ... G.'s translation is reliable and helpful. Dr. Green has rendered a praiseworthy service to those who are interested in Augustine's assessment of pagan culture and learning. * J. Den Boeft, Vigiliae Christianae 51,2 1997 *
This new edition, which offers a revised text with a close and felicitous translation, is a real asset ... Green has given careful thought to what Augustine wrote and the best English equivalent. * Gillian Clark, University of Liverpool, Ecclesiastical History, Vol. 48 No. 3 *
Green has produced an excellent translation which more than does justice to the character and content of the De doctrina. * Church History *
The translation is accurate and felicitous. A superior piece of work, a delight to read, and a pleasure to consult. * Religious Studies Review *
John K. Hale and J. Donald Cullington accomplish what no previous editor has done, namely, make Milton's original Latin itself available. Not only do they provide a new precise and complete Latin transcription per se, they foreground the successive corrections and annotations made in an array of distinct scribal hands since the 1650s. The feat is extraordinary: Hale and Cullington do nothing less than establish an accurate and reliable Latin text ... De Doctrina Christiana has never been more accessible or more exciting. * Russ Leo, Renaissance Quarterly *
ISBN: 9780198263340
Dimensions: 226mm x 146mm x 24mm
Weight: 513g
320 pages