The Enchiridion on Faith, Hope and Love (also called the Manual or Handbook) is a compact treatise on Christian piety written by Augustine of Hippo in response to a request by an otherwise unknown person, named Laurentius, shortly after the death of Saint Jerome in 420. It is intended as a model for Christian instruction or catechesis.[1]
As the title indicates, the work is organized according to the three graces necessary for the Christian worship of God: Faith, Hope and Love. Under Faith, Augustine explains the use of the Apostles' Creed, in teaching Christian doctrine and in refuting heresies. Under Hope, he briefly explains the Lord's Prayer as a model of Christian prayer. The final part is a discourse on Christian love.
References
edit- ^ The Augustine Catechism: The Enchiridion on Faith, Hope and Charity by Saint Augustine, Boniface Ramsey, 2008, ISBN 1-56548-298-0, p. 9
External links
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Works related to The Enchiridion at Wikisource- Full text of the Enchiridion at Christian Classics Ethereal Library
- Albert C. Outler translation of the Enchiridion
The Enchiridion of Augustine public domain audiobook at LibriVox
