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This volume, entitled Collectanea Augustiniana, commemorates the celebration at Villanova University (during its 1986 and 1987 Patristic, Medieval, and Renaissance Conferences) of the sixteenth centenary of the conversion and baptism of St. Augustine. Subtitled Augustine: Second Founder of the Faith, the volume is divided into six sections. In the first, 'Conversion in the Confessiones', five authors discuss aspects of Augustine's conversion. The second section, 'Literary Structure in the Confessiones', is devoted to six analyses of the arrangement of Augustine's spiritual autobiography. The third section, The City of God, contains four essays on Augustine's theology of history. The fourth section, 'Augustinian Biblical Exegesis', presents six studies of Augustine's interpretation of Holy Writ. The fifth section, 'Influences on Augustine', is given over to four examinations of Augustine's philosophical background. Finally, in the sixth section, Augustinian Themes, three essays deal respectively with the Augustinian concepts of body and soul, evil, and juridicism.

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This valuable and diverse collection of essays represents the most recent fruit of Augustinian scholarship, and in several cases raises interesting and even exciting questions. It cannot be overlooked. (Boniface Ramsey, Sacred Heart Rectory) These essays by some of the best Augustinian scholars of Europe and America are a veritable treasure house for contemporary students. ... The volume will be an indispensable tool for research and prized book for the library of any serious student of Augustine. ... One can only hope that future volumes will carry on the tradition of excellence whose standard has been set by the editors and authors. (Roland J. Teske, Marquette-University) En attirant de la sorte l'attention du lecteur sur ces travaux, nous esperons l'appater, car il trouvera a coup sur dans le volume susdit ample matiere a nourrir sa curiosite et a en tirer grand profit. (L.W., Revue benedictine) Este conjunto de trabajos valiosos y diversos representa una aportacion importante a los estudios agustinianos, y constituye un verdadero tesoro para los que se dedican al estudio de la persona y doctrina de san Agustin, en sus diferentes campos. Merece un aplauso el esfuerzo desarrollado por el P. Joseph C. Schnaubelt y Frederick van Fleteren para llevar a cabo una empresa de este calibre. (Jose Oroz, Augustinus)

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