ISBN Augustine: A Very Short Introduction 144 pages English

By his writings the surviving bulk of which exceeds that of any other ancient author Augustine came to influence not only his contemporaries but also the West since his time. This Very Short Introduction traces the development of Augustine's thought discussing his reaction to the thinkers before him and themes such as freedom creation and the trinity. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.