Augustine and the Catechumenate by William Harmless

Augustine and the Catechumenate by William Harmless

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Summary

St Augustine is best known as a theologian whose views and controversies powerfully shaped the course of Christianity in the West. This study examines a little-known side of St Augustine: his work as a teacher of candidates for baptism.

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Augustine and the Catechumenate by William Harmless

As one of the most influential thinkers in Christian history, St. Augustine (354-430) had a flair for teaching and meditated deeply on the mysteries of the human heart. This study examines a little-known side of his career: his work as a teacher of candidates for baptism.

ln the revised edition of this seminal book, both the text and notes have been revised to better reflect the state of contemporary scholarship on Augustine, liturgical studies, and the catechumenate, both ancient and modern. This edition also includes new findings from some of the recently discovered sermons of Augustine and incorporates new perspectives from recent research on early Christian biblical interpretation, debates on the Trinity, the evolution of the liturgy, and much more.

This reconstruction of Augustine's catechumenate provides fresh perspectives on the day-to-day life of the early church and on the vibrancy and eloquence of Augustine the preacher and teacher.
Professor Harmless has written a landmark bookJournal of Early Christian Studies
Harmless, William: - William Harmless, SJ (1953-2014), was professor of historical theology and patristic studies at Creighton University. His other books include Desert Christians: An Introduction to the Literature of Early Monasticism, Augustine in His Own Words, and Mystics.
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ISBN 13 9780814661321
ISBN 10 0814661327
Title Augustine and the Catechumenate
Author William Harmless
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Pueblo Books
Year published 1995-08-01
Number of pages 424
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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