About “De doctrina Christiana”

De doctrina Christiana is a theological text written by Augustine of Hippo. It is divided into four books that explain how to interpret and teach the Scriptures. The first three books were published in 397, and the fourth was added in 426. Augustine outlined three responsibilities for Christian teachers and preachers: to find truth in the Scriptures, to teach that truth, and to defend it when challenged. The text serves as a guide for understanding and spreading Christian doctrine. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

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Published
2008
Latest edition
2008 · ISBN 9780199540631
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How many pages is De doctrina Christiana?

De doctrina Christiana by Augustine of Hippo has 168 pages.

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