New Sermons of St Augustine

C. writes to underline the importance of F. Dolbeau's 1990 discovery of new sermons of St. Augustine and provides a general survey of their content. Que significant theme is focused on the unity of the Church in contrast to Donatism. C. identifies two recurrent themes: true religion is a matter of t...

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Author:Henry Chadwick
Volume:47
Pages:69-91
Periodical:Journal of Theological Studies
Format:Article
Topic:- Works > Sermones > Dolbeau
Status:Needs Review
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Summary:C. writes to underline the importance of F. Dolbeau's 1990 discovery of new sermons of St. Augustine and provides a general survey of their content. Que significant theme is focused on the unity of the Church in contrast to Donatism. C. identifies two recurrent themes: true religion is a matter of the heart and true faith leads to a reformed moral life (p. 80f). They also contain replies to pagan criticism of Christianity.