Morality and Christian Asceticism

Morality and Asceticism, Saint Augustine

Morality and Christian Asceticism

Library Edition

Saint Augustine

translated by

Raymond Canning, Robert Kennedy and Michael Woodward

edited by

Boniface Ramsey

The Works of Saint Augustine

Part I Books

Pastoral Works

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ISBN

978-1-56548-579-2

Page Count

394 pages

Publication date

15 November, 2023

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Complete Set of 46 Volumes of the Works of Saint Augustine

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About the book

Morality and Christian Asceticism (I/10) is the 45th volume in the landmark series The Works of Saint Augustine, A Translation for the 21st Century.

Morality and Christian Asceticism contains eight of Augustine’s writings, presented in chronological order as best as can be determined. Lying (De mendacio), Against Lying (Contra mendacium), The Christian Combat (De agone christiano), The Work of Monks (De opere monachorum), The Advantage of Fasting (De utilitate jejunii), Patience (De patientia), The Care to Be Taken of the Dead (De cura pro mortuis gerenda), and Instructing Beginners in Faith (De catechizandis rudibus).

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About the author

Saint Augustine

Augustine of Hippo is one of the greatest thinkers and writers in the Western world. After becoming a Christian he was made bishop of Hippo in Africa, where he was influential in civil and church affairs. His more than 100 books, 200 letters, and 500 sermons have left a lasting impact on Western philosophy and culture. His classic and best-selling works include The Confessions, The Trinity, The City of God, and Teaching Christianity.