The Enchiridion: St. Augustine

The Enchiridion: St. Augustine (audiobook)

The Enchiridion is alternatively titled, "Faith, Hope, and Love". The Enchiridion is a short treatise on Christian piety, written in response to a request by an unknown person. It is intended as a model for Christian instruction. As the title indicates, the work is organized according to the three graces required for the Christian worship of God: Faith, Hope and Love. Under Faith, St. Augustine explains the use of the Apostles' Creed, in teaching Christian doctrine and in refuting heresies. Under Hope, Augustine briefly explains the Lord's Prayer as a model of Christian prayer in general. The final part is a discourse on Christian love.

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Text: Translated by J.F. Shaw. From Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, Vol. 3. Edited by Philip Schaff. (Buffalo, NY: Christian Literature Publishing Co., 1887.)