This volume offers a comprehensive portrait of St. Augustine (354-430) drawn from the breadth of his writings and from the long course of his career. One chapter is devoted to each of his masterpieces (Confessions, On the Trinity, and City of God) and one
"An extraordinary introduction to Augustine. The chapters . . . set the controversial and doctrinal writings on the foundations of Augustine's daily practice of theology. William Harmless's own skill as an educator is worthy of his subject."--J. Patout Burns, Edward A. Malloy Professor of Catholic Studies, Vanderbilt University Divinity School.