Publisher's Synopsis
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"" is a collection of writings by Saint Augustin, a Christian theologian and philosopher who lived in the 4th and 5th centuries AD. The book includes three main sections: Homilies on the Gospel of John, Homilies on the First Epistle of John, and Soliloquies. The Homilies on the Gospel of John are a series of sermons given by Saint Augustin on the Gospel of John, one of the four canonical Gospels in the New Testament. In these homilies, Saint Augustin explores the themes and messages of the Gospel, offering insights and interpretations for his audience.The Homilies on the First Epistle of John are a series of sermons given by Saint Augustin on the First Epistle of John, a letter written by the apostle John to a community of believers in the early Christian church. In these homilies, Saint Augustin discusses the themes of love, faith, and obedience that are central to the letter.The Soliloquies are a series of meditations and reflections on various theological and philosophical topics. In these writings, Saint Augustin explores questions of God, the soul, and the nature of reality, offering his own insights and perspectives on these fundamental issues.Overall, ""St. Augustin on Homilies on the Gospel of John, Homilies on the First Epistle of John and Soliloquies"" provides a comprehensive look at the theological and philosophical ideas of one of the most influential thinkers in Christian history.1888. Volume 7 of a 14 volume set. Augustin was an indefatigable preacher. He considered regular preaching an indispensable part of the duty of a bishop. To his homilies we owe most of his exegetical labors. The homilies were delivered extempore. They retain their colloquial form and devotional tone. He felt it imperative to be understood by the common man. This volume completes St. Augustin's exegetical writings on the New Testament. Contents: Homilies on the Gospel of John; Homilies on the First Epistle of John; Soliloquies.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.
