{"product_id":"9781540972330_augustine-of-hippo","title":"Augustine of Hippo","description":"Augustine of Hippo (AD 354-430) was one of the most interesting, influential, and helpful leaders of his era. His influence extended across North Africa, Europe, and into the Middle East during his lifetime; today, his reach is global. Who was he, who influenced him, and how did he become the remarkable St. Augustine?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis accessible, up-to-date introduction traces Augustine's personal, pastoral, and theological development over the course of his life. The book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e· explains important ambitions, groups, and religious movements that shaped Augustine before he became a Christian; \u003cbr\u003e· describes his complex and deep relationships with his mother, lover, child, and friends; \u003cbr\u003e· illuminates Augustine's life as he searched for intimacy with God and provided pastoral-theological guidance for the church across the crumbling Roman Empire;\u003cbr\u003e· draws on Augustine's writings as well as those of his friends and opponents; and\u003cbr\u003e· reveals how Augustine's theology of God, grace, human nature, Christlikeness, and the church developed as he served a fractured church.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book offers a vivid portrait of the friend, preacher, pastor, letter writer, mentor, and bishop who most significantly influenced the theology and practices of the Western church. It is designed to be used as a classroom resource and companion to Augustine's major works, including \u003ci\u003eConfessions\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCity of God\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Scott Harrower","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53459581272376,"sku":"9781540972330","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/9963\/1672\/files\/9781540972330.jpg?v=1792642748","url":"https:\/\/bakeracademic.com\/products\/9781540972330_augustine-of-hippo","provider":"Baker Academic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}