Against the Academics: St. Augustine's Cassiciacum Dialogues, Volume 1 by Saint

Description: Against the Academics by Saint Augustine, Michael P. Foley A fresh, new translation of Augustines inaugural work as a Christian convert FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A fresh, new translation of Augustines inaugural work as a Christian convert"Lively, engaging and accurate translations. . . . There is much in this dialogue and Foleys presentation of it for contemporary readers to take seriously."—Erik Kenyon, Bryn Mawr Classical Review The first four works written by St. Augustine of Hippo after his conversion to Christianity are the remarkable "Cassiciacum dialogues." In this first dialogue, expertly translated by Michael Foley, Augustine and his interlocutors explore the history and teachings of Academic skepticism, which Augustine is both sympathetic to and critical of. The dialogue serves as a fitting launching point for a knowledge of God and the soul, the overall subject of the Cassiciacum tetralogy. Author Biography Michael P. Foley is associate professor of patristics at Baylor University. He is the author or editor of several books, including Frank Sheeds translation of Augustines Confessions. Review "It is a delight to see this beautifully smooth English translation of Against the Academics, with commentary that is both learned and engaging! Foleys Augustine will reach students, scholars, and many others too."—John C. Cavadini, University of Notre Dame"Michael Foleys translations of Augustines dialogue Against the Academics is accurate and elegantly written, and his Introduction will provide both students and advanced scholars with a guide to Augustines early thinking on the Christian contemplative life."—Brian Stock, University of Toronto and Collège de France"Foleys text of Against the Academics is a valuable resource for students and scholars alike. The translation is accurate and readable, and the extensive commentary is full of insightful analysis."—Blake Dutton, Loyola University ChicagoPraise for the series: "Foleys exceptional labors now allow modern Anglophone readers to access the treasure of these dialogues, along with the related On the Immortality of the Soul. In each of Foleys four volumes, an excellent translation is accompanied by a short introduction, then a commentary slightly longer than Augustines text, as well as hundreds of footnotes. Each volume stands on its own for classroom use."—Daniel E. Burns, Review of Politics "Michael Foleys orchestration of the Cassiciacum dialogues—a four-part translation, annotation, and commentary—renders Augustines most important voice, the voice of the seeker, readily available to a broad readership. These are perfect teaching texts, and they are equally compelling for experts. This welcome return of the dialogues, separate and yet intimately related in Foleys handling of them, marks the most important literary event in Augustinian studies since Peter Browns biography."—James Wetzel, Villanova University "Yale University Press has excelled in publishing these beautiful volumes. Michael Foley models good translation, deeply engaged with the intricacies of the Latin and yet flowing elegantly and readably across the page. Foleys commentary introduces the reader carefully and invitingly into these important and complex texts from Augustines first years as a Christian writer. They belong on the shelves of all who value the wisdom of the early Christian tradition."—Lewis Ayres, Durham University "A truly impressive undertaking."—Marc D. Guerra, Assumption College "A consistent, faithful and elegant translation of the crucial but relatively neglected dialogues by Augustine of Hippo."—Simon Oliver, Durham University "Michael Foleys lively, precise new translation makes this dramatic dialogue accessible to todays reader, adding yet another dimension to our understanding of the endless breadth of Augustines developing thought."—Brian Daley, University of Notre Dame "Foley has provided a vital and long-needed service, giving us lively, engaging and accurate translations, and commentaries that are well-grounded without being overwhelming."—Erik Kenyon, Bryn Mawr Classical Review "Michael P. Foley has given us a clear, compelling, and valuable resource in his new translation of Augustines inaugural work as a Christian convert. . . . Foleys commentary and introductions somehow manage to be both informative and contextualizing without overshadowing the intricacies and insights of the text they are in service of."—Zachary Thomas Settle, Augustinian Studies "Michael Foleys new translation of Augustines Cassiciacum dialogues (of which the first two of a projected four volumes are now available) is clear, useful, and long overdue."—Elizabeth Klein, Theological Studies "Foley is to be congratulated on providing a good critical edition and not least a readable translation of the text."—Nicholas Paxton, Melita Theologica "Foleys translation reads easily and is transparent. Literal translation and identical formatting in each volume contribute substantially to the readers insight into the plan of the Cassiciacum dialogues. Michael Foleys reading and translation are convincing in many respects."—Martin Claes, Augustiniana "Foleys translations and commentaries on the Cassiciacum dialogues offer a smooth presentation of Augustines ear Review Quote "Foley has provided a vital and long-needed service, giving us lively, engaging and accurate translations, and commentaries that are well-grounded without being overwhelming. . . . There is much in this dialogue and Foleys presentation of it for contemporary readers to take seriously."--Erik Kenyon, Bryn Mawr Classical Review "I heartily recommend this new edition of Augustines Cassiciacum Dialogues for classroom use and scholarly consideration. They will continue to shine light on the intellectual work of Augustines early career in particular, and the fascinating intellectual situation of Late Antiquity more broadly."--Evan Dutmer, CJ-Online "Michael Foleys orchestration of the Cassiciacum dialogues--a four-part translation, annotation, and commentary--renders Augustines most important voice, the voice of the seeker, readily available to a broad readership. These are perfect teaching texts, and they are equally compelling for experts. This welcome return of the dialogues, separate and yet intimately related in Foleys handling of them, marks the most important literary event in Augustinian studies since Peter Browns biography."--James Wetzel, Villanova University "Yale University Press has excelled in publishing these beautiful volumes. Michael Foley models good translation, deeply engaged with the intricacies of the Latin and yet flowing elegantly and readably across the page. Foleys commentary introduces the reader carefully and invitingly into these important and complex texts from Augustines first years as a Christian writer. They belong on the shelves of all who value the wisdom of the early Christian tradition."--Lewis Ayres, Durham University "A truly impressive undertaking."--Marc D. Guerra, Assumption College "A consistent, faithful and elegant translation of the crucial but relatively neglected dialogues by Augustine of Hippo."--Simon Oliver, Durham University "Michael Foleys lively, precise new translation makes this dramatic dialogue accessible to todays reader, adding yet another dimension to our understanding of the endless breadth of Augustines developing thought."--Brian Daley, University of Notre Dame "Foley has provided a vital and long-needed service, giving us lively, engaging and accurate translations, and commentaries that are well-grounded without being overwhelming."--Erik Kenyon, Bryn Mawr Classical Review "Michael P. Foley has given us a clear, compelling, and valuable resource in his new translation of Augustines inaugural work as a Christian convert. . . . Foleys commentary and introductions somehow manage to be both informative and contextualizing without overshadowing the intricacies and insights of the text they are in service of."--Zachary Thomas Settle, Augustinian Studies "Michael Foleys new translation of Augustines Cassiciacum dialogues (of which the first two of a projected four volumes are now available) is clear, useful, and long overdue."--Elizabeth Klein, Theological Studies "Foley is to be congratulated on providing a good critical edition and not least a readable translation of the text."--Nicholas Paxton, Melita Theologica "Foleys translation reads easily and is transparent. Literal translation and identical formatting in each volume contribute substantially to the readers insight into the plan of the Cassiciacum dialogues. Michael Foleys reading and translation are convincing in many respects."--Martin Claes, Augustiniana "Foleys translations and commentaries on the Cassiciacum dialogues offer a smooth presentation of Augustines earliest dialogues. As the author has intended, the translations, introductions, and commentaries help readers to see these dialogues as a carefully written unified project that has the definite goal of intellectually, morally, and religiously converting its audience. This multivolume work is certainly a contribution that no scholar of Augustines early works can ignore."--Eetu Manninen, Augustiniana "Michael Foleys new translations of Augustines Against the Academics and O "A truly impressive undertaking."--Marc D. Guerra, Assumption College "A consistent, faithful and elegant translation of the crucial but relatively neglected dialogues by Augustine of Hippo."--Simon Oliver, Durham University, UK "Foleys text of Against the Academics is a valuable resource for students and scholars alike. The translation is accurate and readable, and the extensive commentary is full of insightful analysis."--Blake Dutton, Loyola University Chicago "Michael Foleys lively, precise new translation makes this dramatic dialogue accessible to todays reader, adding yet another dimension to our understanding of the endless breadth of Augustines developing thought."--Brian Daley, University of Notre Dame "Michael Foleys orchestration of the Cassiciacum dialogues--a four-part translation, annotation, and commentary--renders Augustines most important voice, the voice of the seeker, readily available to a broad readership. These are perfect teaching texts, and they are equally compelling for experts. This welcome return of the dialogues, separate and yet intimately related in Foleys handling of them, marks the most important literary event in Augustinian studies since Peter Browns biography."--James Wetzel, Director of the Augustinian Institute at Villanova University Description for Bookstore The first four works written by St. Augustine of Hippo after his conversion to Christianity are the influential "Cassiciacum dialogues." In this first dialogue, expertly translated by Michael Foley, Augustine and his interlocutors explore the history and teachings of Academic skepticism. Details ISBN030023855X Author Michael P. Foley Publisher Yale University Press Year 2019 Translator Michael P. Foley ISBN-10 030023855X ISBN-13 9780300238556 Format Paperback Imprint Yale University Press Subtitle St. Augustines Cassiciacum Dialogues, Volume 1 Country of Publication United States Pages 352 DEWEY 189.2 Short Title Against the Academics Vol. 1 Language English NZ Release Date 2019-08-13 US Release Date 2019-08-13 Publication Date 2019-08-13 UK Release Date 2019-08-13 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2019-08-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160686117;

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