Augustine (Outstanding Christian Thinkers

by Mary T. Clark

This book provides a survey of Augustine's thinking. It is designed for those who want a solid and comprehensive introduction to his mind, it deals with all the major topics touched on in his writings, and it provides a clear and rounded account of what he taught and argued. It shows how Augustine came to Christianity and why he continued to believe in it. It also shows how his thought was influenced by the thinking of others, how it modified what shaped it, and how it came to influence people who came after him.

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1958

About the author

Sister Mary Twibill Clark, R.S.C.J., was a Roman Catholic nun, academic, and civil rights advocate. She was best known as a scholar of the history of philosophy, and was associated especially with Saint Augustine. She taught for more than 30 years at Manhattanville College in Harrison, New York.

Reviews

[Dustin Bagby]

A dense but clear explanation of Augustine's most important contributions to theology.