Tractates on the Gospel of John, 28-54

by Augustine of Hippo

Book Overview

In his preaching, St. Augustine developed an oratorical style based on the classical rhetoric he had learned prior to his conversion which he adapted to the unique demands of Christian preaching. He still recognized the classical ends of rhetoric: to teach, to please, and to persuade. He gave, however, the place of most importance to content: what was said was more important than how it was said. He eschewed the more elaborate figures of speech, using...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813226236
• ISBN13: 9780813226231
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Catholic University of America Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"