Homilies On The Gospel Of John

Homilies on the Gospel of John is a collection of sermons delivered by Saint Augustine, one of the most influential theologians in Christian history. The book is a commentary on the Gospel of John, which is one of the four canonical Gospels in the New Testament. The sermons were delivered to Augustine's congregation in Hippo Regius, North Africa, during the late 4th and early 5th centuries.The book is divided into 124 homilies, each focusing on a specific passage from the Gospel of John. Augustine's sermons explore the theological and spiritual themes of the Gospel, including the divinity of Jesus, the nature of God, the role of faith, and the importance of love. Augustine also uses the Gospel of John to address contemporary issues facing the Christian community, such as heresy, schism, and moral decay.Throughout the book, Augustine employs his characteristic rhetorical style, using vivid imagery and engaging storytelling to convey his message. He draws on his extensive knowledge of philosophy, theology, and scripture to provide a deep and nuanced interpretation of the Gospel of John.Homilies on the Gospel of John is widely regarded as one of Augustine's most important works and has had a profound influence on Christian theology and spirituality. The book continues to be studied and admired by scholars and laypeople alike for its profound insights into the nature of God and the human condition.THIS 452 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: St. Augustin on Homilies on the Gospel of John, Homilies on the First Epistle of John and Soliloquies: Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church V7, by Saint Augustin . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766183971.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.