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This Cambridge Companion provides an authoritative examination of Augustine’s sermons, one of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of his literary and theological legacy. Edited by Andrew Hofer OP, the volume brings together leading scholars to explore how Augustine’s preaching shaped Christian thought and practice throughout the late antique period.
The collection addresses Augustine’s development as a preacher, his rhetorical techniques, his engagement with Scripture, and the pastoral concerns that animated his homiletic work. Contributors examine specific sermons and sermon collections, analyzing Augustine’s theological emphases, his responses to contemporary heresies, and his spiritual guidance to diverse Christian communities.
Essential for scholars of patristic theology, Augustine studies, and the history of preaching, this Companion illuminates the profound influence of Augustine’s sermons on Christian doctrine and ecclesiastical practice. It demonstrates how Augustine’s pulpit ministry reveals dimensions of his thought not fully captured in his more famous theological treatises.
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