On Baptism Against the Donatists

On Baptism Against the Donatists PDF Author: Saint Augustine of Hippo
Publisher: Aeterna Press
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 530

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This treatise was written about 400 A.D. Concerning it Aug. in Retract. Book II. c. xviii., says: I have written seven books on Baptism against the Donatists, who strive to defend themselves by the authority of the most blessed bishop and martyr Cyprian; in which I show that nothing is so effectual for the refutation of the Donatists, and for shutting their mouths directly from upholding their schism against the Catholic Church, as the letters and act of Cyprian. Aeterna Press

On Baptism Against the Donatists

On Baptism Against the Donatists PDF Author: Saint Augustine of Hippo
Publisher: Aeterna Press
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 530

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This treatise was written about 400 A.D. Concerning it Aug. in Retract. Book II. c. xviii., says: I have written seven books on Baptism against the Donatists, who strive to defend themselves by the authority of the most blessed bishop and martyr Cyprian; in which I show that nothing is so effectual for the refutation of the Donatists, and for shutting their mouths directly from upholding their schism against the Catholic Church, as the letters and act of Cyprian. Aeterna Press

The Writings of St. Augustine Against the Donatists

The Writings of St. Augustine Against the Donatists PDF Author: Augustine of Hippo
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ISBN: 9781499581010
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 814

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The Donatist schism in Africa began in 311 and flourished just one hundred years, until the conference at Carthage in 411, after which its importance waned. St. Augustine began his victorious campaign against Donatism soon after he was ordained priest in 391. His popular psalm or "Abecedarium" against the Donatists was intended to make known to the people the arguments set forth by St. Optatus, with the same conciliatory end in view. It shows that the sect was founded by traditors, condemned by pope and council, separated from the whole world, a cause of division, violence, and bloodshed; the true Church is the one Vine, whose branches are over all the earth. After St. Augustine had become bishop in 395, he obtained conferences with some of the Donatist leaders, though not with his rival at Hippo. In 400 he wrote three books against the letter of Parmenianus, refuting his calumnies and his arguments from Scripture. More important were his seven books on baptism, in which, after developing the principle already laid down by St. Optatus, that the effect of the sacrament is independent of the holiness of the minister, he shows in great detail that the authority of St. Cyprian is more awkward than convenient for the Donatists. The principal Donatist controversialist of the day was Petilianus, Bishop of Constantine, a successor of the traditor Silvanus. St. Augustine wrote two books in reply to a letter of his against the Church, adding a third book to answer another letter in which he was himself attacked by Petilianus. Before this last book he published his "De Unitate ecclesiae" about 403. To these works must be added some sermons and some letters which are real treatises.

Against the Donatists

Against the Donatists PDF Author: Saint Optatus (Bishop of Mileve)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781789628449
Category : Africa, North
Languages : en
Pages : 220

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Augustine in His Own Words

Augustine in His Own Words PDF Author: Saint Augustine (of Hippo)
Publisher: CUA Press
ISBN: 0813217431
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 543

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This volume offers a comprehensive portrait--or rather, self-portrait, since its words are mostly Augustine's own--drawn from the breadth of his writings and from the long course of his career

The Donatist Church in an Apocalyptic Age

The Donatist Church in an Apocalyptic Age PDF Author: Jesse A. Hoover
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019882551X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 265

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This book explores how the Donatist church, a schismatic movement that for a brief moment formed the majority church in Roman North Africa interpreted the apocalypse during the first two centuries of its existence (c. 300-500).

On Genesis

On Genesis PDF Author: Saint Augustine
Publisher: CUA Press
ISBN: 0813211840
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 213

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Religious Polemics and Encounters in Late Antiquity

Religious Polemics and Encounters in Late Antiquity PDF Author: Timo Nisula
Publisher: Studies on the Children of Abr
ISBN: 9789004466838
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 308

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"Religious Polemics and Encounters in Late Antiquity: Boundaries, Conversions, and Persuasion, explores the intricate identity formation and negotiations of early encounters of the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). It explores the ever-pressing challenges arising from polemical inter-religious encounters by analyzing the dynamics of apologetic debate, the negotiation and formation of boundaries of belonging, and the argumentative thrust for persuasion and conversion, as well as the outcomes of these various encounters, including the articulation of novel ideas. The Late Antique authors studied in the present volume represent a variety of voices from North Africa, passing through Rome, to Palestine. Together, these voices of the past offer invaluable insight to shape the present times, in hope for a better future"--

Writings of Augustine (Annotated)

Writings of Augustine (Annotated) PDF Author: Keith Beasley-Topliffe
Publisher: Upper Room Books
ISBN: 0835816702
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 102

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With: Historical commentary Biographical info Appendix with further readings For nearly 2,000 years, Christian mystics, martyrs, and sages have documented their search for the divine. Their writings have bestowed boundless wisdom upon subsequent generations. But they have also burdened many spiritual seekers. The sheer volume of available material creates a seemingly insurmountable obstacle. Enter the Upper Room Spiritual Classics series, a collection of authoritative texts on Christian spirituality curated for the everyday reader. Designed to introduce 15 spiritual giants and the range of their works, these volumes are a first-rate resource for beginner and expert alike. Writings of Augustine compiles some of the most profound and moving writings of the 4th-century African Christian who had a vast influence on the Christian church and Western culture. Included are excerpts from Augustine's Confessions and other writings.

Against Julian (The Fathers of the Church, Volume 35)

Against Julian (The Fathers of the Church, Volume 35) PDF Author: Saint Augustine
Publisher: CUA Press
ISBN: 0813211352
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 429

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In Against Julian Augustine stresses in the first two books the traditional teachings of the Church found in the Fathers and contrasts their teaching with the rationalism of the Pelagians

Sacred Violence

Sacred Violence PDF Author: Brent D. Shaw
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521196051
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 931

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Employs the sectarian battles which divided African Christians in late antiquity to explore the nature of violence in religious conflicts.