The Anti-Donatist Writings Of St. Augustine

By Augustine of Hippo

Book Overview

The Anti-Donatist Writings of St. Augustine is a book that contains a collection of writings by Saint Augustine, a prominent Christian theologian and philosopher from the fourth century. The book focuses on Augustine's writings that address the Donatist controversy, which was a schism within the Christian Church in North Africa during Augustine's lifetime.Augustine was a fierce opponent of the Donatist movement, which held that the validity of the sacraments depended on the moral character of the clergy who administered them. Augustine argued that the sacraments were valid regardless of the character of the clergy, and that the unity of the Church was more important than the moral purity of its members.The book includes Augustine's most significant writings on the Donatist controversy, including his treatises On Baptism, Against the Donatists, and On the Unity of the Church. These works are considered some of Augustine's most important contributions to Christian theology and philosophy.Overall, The Anti-Donatist Writings of St. Augustine provides a comprehensive overview of Augustine's views on the Donatist controversy and their significance for Christian theology and philosophy. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Christian history and theology, as well as for anyone interested in the history of the Church.THIS 292 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: St. Augustin the Writings Against the Manicheans and Against the Donatists: Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church V4, by Saint Augustin . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766183947.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: 1162914580
• ISBN13: 9781162914589
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"