Homilies On The First Epistle Of John (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425465858)

Homilies on the First Epistle of John is a religious text written by Saint Augustine, a Christian theologian and philosopher from the 4th century. The book is a collection of sermons or homilies that Augustine delivered on the first epistle of John, one of the books in the New Testament of the Bible. In these homilies, Augustine provides his interpretation and commentary on the teachings of John, who wrote about the nature of God, the importance of love and faith, and the role of sin and redemption in the Christian faith. Augustine explores these themes in depth, drawing on his own experiences and insights as a bishop and scholar.The book is divided into 21 homilies, each of which focuses on a particular section or passage from John's epistle. Augustine's writing is characterized by his eloquence, clarity, and depth of thought, as well as his passion for the Christian faith. He uses a variety of rhetorical techniques, including allegory, metaphor, and analogy, to convey his message and engage his audience.Homilies on the First Epistle of John is considered a classic of Christian literature and has been widely read and studied by scholars, theologians, and laypeople for centuries. It offers a profound and insightful exploration of the teachings of John and the Christian faith, as well as a window into the mind of one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Christianity.THIS 78 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: St. Augustin on Homilies on the Gospel of John, Homilies on the First Epistle of John and Soliloquies: Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church V7, by Saint Augustin . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766183971.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Saint Augustin
ISBN-10: 1425465854
ISBN-13: 9781425465858
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.17d