Saint Augustine of Hippo

Joseph T. Kelley, PhD, is founder of the Center for Augustinian Study and Legacy, associate professor in religious and theological studies, and former provost at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts. As a board member of the Augustinian Heritage Institute (Villanova, PA), he helps oversee a new English translation series of the complete works of St. Augustine by New City Press.

"Rescues the eloquence and relevance of Saint Augustine for contemporary readers. This is a book for students, scholars—and any earnest seeker in search of a great companion."—James Carroll, author, Practicing Catholic and Constantine's Sword"An important contribution…. Combines both the technical expertise of an Augustine scholar and the communication skills that make his work appealing to [non-scholarly] readers. One can only hope that this book is the first of many on Saint Augustine to flow from Dr. Kelley's pen."—Donald X. Burt, OSA, professor emeritus, Villanova University“Becoming acquainted with Christianity necessarily entails encountering Saint Augustine. Joseph Kelley’s illuminating anthology is a compelling introduction to the ancient church’s most profound thinker.”—Professor Jane E. Merdinger, Augustinian Heritage Institute; author, Rome and the African Church in the Time of Augustine

• PrefaceIntroductionA Note on the TranslationPart One:The Journey of FaithUnquiet HeartsKeep On MovingSearching MindsFaith Seeking UnderstandingDoubt and SkepticismThe Will to BelieveGive Me Chastity—But Not YetThe Will to PowerThe Divided WillPart Two: Through Sin to GraceThe Devil Made Me Do ItOur Sins Are Our OwnOriginal SinThe Disorder in SinThe Nature of EvilParalysis of WillSaved by Grace: The Pelagian ControversyGive What You CommandConversionPredestinationReconsiderationPart Three: Intent upon GodKnowing GodLoving GodGod as TrinityJesus ChristThe Holy SpiritLoving One AnotherFriendshipCommunityThe ChurchThe DonatistsThe SacramentsMinistryPrayerPart Four: While in the WorldCreationConcupiscenceMarriageWomenPoliticsJusticeWarPeaceDeathSuggestions for Further StudyIndex of Texts