Andrew Hofer, O. P. (ed.), The Cambridge Companion to Augustine's Sermons. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024, xviii + 343 pages. $46.99

Q: What does this research mean for the field?

The Cambridge Companion to Augustine's Sermons demonstrates the profound theological significance of Augustine's homiletical practice, reasserting sermons as a central and legitimate topic for theological study. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.ESTABLISHES_NEW_DIRECTION.

Michael Allen

doi:10.1111/ijst.70047

September 5, 2026International Journal of Systematic TheologyOpen Access

Andrew Hofer, O. P. (ed.), The Cambridge Companion to Augustine's Sermons. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024, xviii + 343 pages. $46.99

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Share

Key Points

To review Andrew Hofer's edited volume examining the theological, rhetorical, and pastoral significance of Augustine's sermons.
Critically analyzed the 16-chapter volume structured across three thematic parts.
Evaluated chapters covering Augustine's pastoral context, liturgical preaching across feasts and scripture, and core theological themes.
Highlights the volume as the first companion to treat Augustine's sermons as primary subjects of serious theological interest.
Demonstrates how historical homilies bridged pastoral ministry and sophisticated doctrinal debate.
Details the three-part structure covering Augustine's pastoral task, scriptural and liturgical feast sermons, and major preaching themes.

No abstract yet

We only have this paper's title and publication details.

Read it at the source

Ask about this paper

Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.

Implication

Scholarly review explores theological frameworks in Augustine's preaching, highlighting homilies as central contributions to historical theology.

Discussion

No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.

Cite This Study

Michael Allen (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9e858ac3034f961570dc3a https://doi.org/10.1111/ijst.70047

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Share

Andrew Hofer, O. P. (ed.), The Cambridge Companion to Augustine's Sermons. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024, xviii + 343 pages. $46.99

Key Points

No abstract yet

Ask about this paper

Implication

Discussion

Cite This Study

Andrew Hofer, O. P. (ed.), The Cambridge Companion to Augustine's Sermons. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024, xviii + 343 pages. $46.99

Key Points

No abstract yet

Ask about this paper

Implication

Discussion

Cite This Study

Keep reading

Keep reading