Augustine on the Christian Life, Gerald Bray
Augustine on the Christian Life, Gerald Bray
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Augustine on the Christian Life
Transformed by the Power of God

Author: Gerald Bray

Narrator: Simon Bubb

Unabridged: 8 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: One Audiobooks

Published: 02/12/2024

Synopsis

Augustine is widely considered to be the most influential theologian in church history after the apostle Paul. Dramatically converted from a life of licentiousness to one of wholehearted devotion to Christ, the humble North African pastor quickly established himself as a leading figure within the ancient church. In Augustine on the Christian Life, historian Gerald Bray explores the rich spirituality of this extraordinary man, examining his historical context, approach to the Christian life, and work as a preacher and teacher of God’s Word. Drawing on Augustine’s many writings―including his classic spiritual autobiography, the Confessions―Bray demonstrates Augustine’s enduring relevance for Christians today. Part of the Theologians on the Christian Life series.

About The Author

Gerald Bray (DLitt, University of Paris-Sorbonne) is research professor at Beeson Divinity School and director of research for the Latimer Trust. He is a prolific writer and has authored or edited numerous books, including The Doctrine of God; Biblical Interpretation; God Is Love; and God Has Spoken.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Becky on April 23, 2020

After having read Confessions and the City of God by Augustine, this book helped me organize the "big picture" of Augustine's life and theology in my mind. Very helpful.......more

Goodreads review by Dan on December 20, 2024

4.5 I really love this series by Crossway - such an excellent way to briefly be introduced to the lives and spirituality of Christians in the past upon whose shoulders we stand. None of the volumes I’ve read so far fall into hagiography, but rather they reflect on the faults and triumphs with equal......more

Goodreads review by Matt on August 20, 2019

I have always enjoyed Gerald Brays writings. What I ave read of his has been almost exclusively theology proper. I wondered if this brief volume would concentrate on Augustine's theology (and the effect thereof), however the subtitle rings true. "Transformed by the Power of God" gives a brief survey......more

Goodreads review by David on July 14, 2021

Very disappointing, especially in comparison to some of the other titles in this series, such as the one on Lewis and the one on Edwards. It's as if Bray didn't fully read the exam question. This is a biography combined with an explanation of Augustine's understanding of Christian doctrine. It is no......more

Goodreads review by Josiah on January 20, 2025

A striking biography of a broken, sinful, humble man, that was used by God to change the world. Bray was very helpful in bringing out the fruit of Augustine’s life without letting us forget the deficiencies that Augustine fought to overcome in his own life.......more

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