The Letters of Saint Augustine

A Modern Translation

De: Augustine

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

The Voice of Augustine in the Daily Life of the Early Church

The letters of Augustine reveal one of Christianity’s greatest theologians at work as a pastor, bishop, and correspondent in a changing Roman world.

• Modernized English based on the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers edition

• Clear, readable prose for contemporary readers

• Includes correspondence with major figures such as Jerome

• Covers doctrine, pastoral care, church discipline, and daily life

• Essential primary source for patristic studies and church history

Written over the course of several decades, Augustine’s letters address a remarkable range of theological, pastoral, and personal concerns. In them, Augustine responds to doctrinal controversies, offers spiritual counsel, adjudicates ecclesiastical disputes, and reflects on Scripture and Christian life. Together, the letters provide an unparalleled portrait of the church in late antiquity and of Augustine’s role within it.

This volume presents a modernized revision of the English translation published in the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers series. While the NPNF translation has long been valued for its accuracy, its nineteenth-century language and syntax can be difficult for modern readers. This revision updates vocabulary, clarifies sentence structure, and removes unnecessary archaisms, while remaining faithful to the content and theological precision of the original translation.

Of particular significance is Augustine’s correspondence with other major theological figures of his time, including Jerome. These exchanges illuminate key debates over biblical interpretation, translation, and doctrine, and reveal both the collegiality and tensions that shaped early Christian theology. Other letters address bishops, clergy, monks, imperial officials, and lay Christians, demonstrating Augustine’s ability to adapt his counsel to diverse audiences and circumstances.

Intended for students, pastors, and serious readers, The Letters of Saint Augustine: A Modern Translation offers direct access to one of the most important bodies of correspondence in Christian history. By presenting these texts in clear, contemporary English, this edition invites readers to encounter Augustine not only as a monumental theologian, but as a working pastor engaged with the real challenges of church and society.

This revision was prepared through an AI-assisted process, combining digital tools with traditional editorial work.