The De Doctrina Christiana ("On Christian Teaching") is one of Augustine\'s most important works on the classical tradition.
This completely new translation gives a close but updated representation of Augustine\'s thought and expression, while a succinct introduction and select bibliography present the insights.
Undertaken at the same time as the Confessions , it sheds light on the development of Augustine\'s thought, especially in the areas of ethics, hermeneutics, and sign-theory.
The De Doctrina Christiana ("On Christian Teaching") is one of Augustine\'s most important works on the classical tradition