381 pages ; 22 cm

"Chronological table of Augustine's works": pages 11-14. Bibliography: p. 351-360 and indexes

Introduction. On approaching Augustine's theology. Augustine's way to Christianity. Philosophical influences on Augustine's early thought -- ch. 1. Cassiciacum (386-387). The quest for happiness. Authority and reason. The way of reason. -- ch. 2. Milan, Rome, and Thagaste (387-391). Psyche. Manifestations of the Trinity. True religion. -- ch. 3. Hippo (391-396). The structure of finite being. Son of God and Son of Man. Sin and grace. The cross. Predestination. -- ch. 4. Exploration (397-410). Self-examination. Cosmos and history. The Trinity: first attempts. The shadow of Porphyry. The old Adam. -- ch. 5. Integration (411-418). The two cities. Man's bondage and liberation. The Trinitarian relations. The Trinity in man. -- ch. 6. Meditation (419-430). Freedom for grace and the fall of man. Freedom under grace and the salvation of man. -- Conclusion: Augustine the theologian

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