Augustine

This book provides a survey of Augustine's thinking. It is designed for those who want a solid and comprehensive introduction to his mind, it deals with all the major topics touched on in his writings, and it provides a clear and rounded account of what he taught and argued. It shows how Augustine came to Christianity and why he continued to believe in it. It also shows how his thought was influenced by the thinking of others, how it modified what shaped it, and how it came to influence people who came after him.