On The Profit Of The Believing And On The Creed

By St. Augustin and Augustine of Hippo

Book Overview

On The Profit Of The Believing And On The Creed is a book written by St. Augustine, a prominent Christian theologian and philosopher of the 4th and 5th centuries. The book is a collection of sermons and essays on the nature and significance of faith and the Christian creed.In this work, Augustine explores the role of belief in the Christian life and argues that faith is necessary for salvation. He examines the relationship between faith and reason, and argues that faith is not opposed to reason, but rather complements it.Augustine also provides a detailed exposition of the Christian creed, which he sees as a summary of the essential beliefs of the Christian faith. He explains the meaning and significance of each of the articles of the creed, and shows how they are rooted in the teachings of the Bible and the early Christian church.Throughout the book, Augustine emphasizes the importance of living a virtuous life and following the example of Christ. He urges his readers to embrace the Christian faith with sincerity and humility, and to seek a deeper understanding of God's love and grace.Overall, On The Profit Of The Believing And On The Creed is a profound and insightful work that offers a rich and nuanced exploration of the nature and significance of faith in the Christian tradition. It remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the Christian faith and its teachings.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: St. Augustin on the Holy Trinity, Doctrinal Treatises and Moral Treatises: Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church V3, by St. Augustin . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766183939.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425465633
• ISBN13: 9781425465636
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"