In this book, Stephen Cooper provides an overview of the greatest theologian of the early church: Augustine of Hippo. Augustine has had a towering influence in the history of Christianity and his Confessions has long been regarded as one of Christianity's classic texts. Cooper introduces the life and thought of Augustine through discussing the Confessions and shows how many of Augustine's human struggles are still with us today. He also examines the theological views of Augustine that emerged through the important controversies of his times.
Written by experts but designed for the novice, the Armchair series provides accurate, concise, and witty overviews of some of the most profound moments and theologians in Christian history. These books are essential supplements for first-time encounters with primary texts, lucid refreshers for scholars and clergy, and enjoyable reads for the theologically curious.

Augustine for Armchair Theologians

History

Stephen A. Cooper

World

Westminster/John Knox Press

Ambrosiaster's Commentary on the Pauline Epistles: Romans (Writings from the Greco-Roman World 41)

A new translation for scholars and students of biblical interpretation and ancient Christianity Ambrosiaster was a pioneer in the revival of interest in the Pauline epistles in the later fourth century. He was read by Latin writers, including Pelagius and Augustine, and his writings, passed on pseudonymously had a long afterlife in the biblical commentaries, theological treatises, and canonical literature of the medieval and the early modern periods. In addition to his importance as an interpreter of scripture, Ambrosiaster provides unique perspectives on many facets of Christian life in Rome, from the emergence of clerical celibacy to the development of liturgical practices to the subordination of women Features <ul>
<li>An up-to-date overview of what is known about Ambrosiaster, the transmission of his Commentary on the Pauline Epistles, his exegetical method, his theological orientation, and aspects of Christianity in Rome in the fourth century </li> <li>A scholarly translation of the final version of the commentary, along with notes that identify significant variants from prior versions of the commentary </li> <li>Bibliography includes a comprehensive list of the scholarly literature on Ambrosiaster</li> </ul>

Religion & Spirituality

Theodore S. de Bruyn

David G. Hunter

Christian Books & Bibles

SBL Press

A new translation for scholars and students of biblical interpretation and ancient Christianity Ambrosiaster was a pioneer in the revival of interest in the Pauline epistles in the later fourth century. He was read by Latin writers, including Pelagius and Augustine, and his writings, passed on pseudonymously had a long afterlife in the biblical commentaries, theological treatises, and canonical literature of the medieval and the early modern periods. In addition to his importance as an interpreter of scripture, Ambrosiaster provides unique perspectives on many facets of Christian life in Rome, from the emergence of clerical celibacy to the development of liturgical practices to the subordination of women Features <ul>
<li>An up-to-date overview of what is known about Ambrosiaster, the transmission of his Commentary on the Pauline Epistles, his exegetical method, his theological orientation, and aspects of Christianity in Rome in the fourth century </li> <li>A scholarly translation of the final version of the commentary, along with notes that identify significant variants from prior versions of the commentary </li> <li>Bibliography includes a comprehensive list of the scholarly literature on Ambrosiaster</li> </ul>

This collection of essays is devoted to the rhetoric, Neoplatonic philosophy, and Christian theology of Marius Victorinus, a mid-fourth-century professor of rhetoric and philosopher who converted to Christianity late in life. Contributors, including Jan Dominik Bogataj, Michael Chase, Nello Cipriani, Stephen A. Cooper, Volker Henning Drecoll, Lenka Karfíková, Josef Lössl, Václav N&#283;mec, Thomas Riesenweber, Guadalupe Lopetegui Semperena, Miran Speli&#269;, Chiara O. Tommasi, John D. Turner, and Florian Zacher, explore the many facets of Victorinus's writings and thought, from his use of philosophical sources, to his treatises and hymns on the Trinity, and his commentary on Cicero's Rhetoric.

The Philosophy, Theology, and Rhetoric of Marius Victorinus (Writings from the Greco-Roman World Supplement Series) (Writings from the Greco-roman World Supplement Series, 20)

Literature & Fiction

Václav Němec

History & Criticism

Pagan rhetor, (Neo-)Platonist philosopher, Christian theologian 
This collection of essays is devoted to the rhetoric, Neoplatonic philosophy, and Christian theology of Marius Victorinus, a mid-fourth-century professor of rhetoric and philosopher who converted to Christianity late in life. Scholars from eight different countries, some of whom have not previously published in English, reflect on debates about his writings and theological development. These topics include Victorinus's deployment of philosophical sources for trinitarian theology, possible connections in his work to Origen, Augustine, Plotinus, Porphyry, and Gnosticism, as well as his contributions to Latin rhetoric and dialectic. Contributors include Jan Dominik Bogataj, Michael Chase, Nello Cipriani, Stephen A. Cooper, Volker Henning Drecoll, Lenka Karfíková, Josef Lössl, Václav Němec, Thomas Riesenweber, Guadalupe Lopetegui Semperena, Miran Špelič, Chiara O. Tommasi, John D. Turner, and Florian Zacher. The chapters in this volume are of great interest to students of late antique philosophy, Christian theology, and Latin rhetoric.

The Philosophy, Theology, and Rhetoric of Marius Victorinus (Writings from the Greco-Roman World Supplement Series)

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Augustine for Armchair Theologians

Ambrosiaster's Commentary on the Pauline Epistles: Romans (Writings from the Greco-Roman World 41)

Ambrosiaster's Commentary on the Pauline Epistles: Romans (Writings from the Greco-Roman World 41)

The Philosophy, Theology, and Rhetoric of Marius Victorinus (Writings from the Greco-Roman World Supplement Series) (Writings from the Greco-roman World Supplement Series, 20)

The Philosophy, Theology, and Rhetoric of Marius Victorinus (Writings from the Greco-Roman World Supplement Series)