The Church Fathers

Writings of the early church

Choose a Father to see his writings. Each work is given whole, in a public-domain translation, with its source stated.

The Apostolic Fathers

Writers of the first and early second centuries, closest in time to the apostles.

Author of the Letter to Diognetus, unknown · second century

Mathetes

The name Mathetes, “a disciple”, is all we have of the author of the Letter to Diognetus, a short and eloquent description of how Christians live in the world. Who he was, and to whom he wrote, is unknown.

Letter
The Epistle to Diognetus

A short, eloquent answer to a pagan’s questions about Christians: how they live, why they do not worship idols, and why Christianity came so late.

18 min read · translated by Alexander Roberts and James Donaldson

About Mathetes and his writings

Apologists and early teachers

Second- and third-century writers who defended the faith and began to give it systematic form.

Writer of Carthage · c. 155 – c. 220

Tertullian

A writer of Carthage and the first major Christian author to write extensively in Latin. He wrote in defence of Christians and against what he judged to be heresy.

Apology
The Apology

A defence of Christians against the charges made in the courts and in the street.

152 min read · translated by S. Thelwall
Treatise
The Prescription Against Heretics

Why heretics may not argue from Scripture at all: the Scriptures belong to the church that received them from the apostles.

66 min read · translated by Peter Holmes
Treatise
On Baptism

The oldest surviving treatise on baptism: the water, the anointing, the laying on of hands, and who may baptise and when.

32 min read · translated by S. Thelwall
Treatise
On Prayer

A short commentary on the Lord’s Prayer, phrase by phrase, followed by counsel on when and how Christians pray.

32 min read · translated by S. Thelwall
Polemic · 5 parts
Against Marcion

Five books against Marcion, who rejected the Old Testament and its God: Tertullian argues that the Creator and the Father of Jesus Christ are one.

647 min read · translated by Peter Holmes
Treatise
On Idolatry

Treatise by Tertullian.

49 min read · translated by S. Thelwall
Treatise
De Spectaculis (The Shows)

Treatise by Tertullian.

47 min read · translated by S. Thelwall
Treatise
De Corona (The Chaplet)

Treatise by Tertullian.

38 min read · translated by S. Thelwall
Treatise · 2 parts
Ad Nationes

Treatise by Tertullian.

127 min read · translated by Peter Holmes
Treatise
An Answer to the Jews

Treatise by Tertullian.

77 min read · translated by S. Thelwall
Treatise
The Soul's Testimony

Treatise by Tertullian.

17 min read · translated by S. Thelwall
Treatise
A Treatise on the Soul

Treatise by Tertullian.

202 min read · translated by Peter Holmes
Treatise
Against Hermogenes

Treatise by Tertullian.

86 min read · translated by Peter Holmes
Treatise
Against the Valentinians

Treatise by Tertullian.

51 min read · translated by Alexander Roberts
Treatise
On the Flesh of Christ

Treatise by Tertullian.

75 min read · translated by Peter Holmes
Treatise
On the Resurrection of the Flesh

Treatise by Tertullian.

183 min read · translated by Peter Holmes
Treatise
Against Praxeas

Treatise by Tertullian.

112 min read · translated by Peter Holmes
Treatise
Scorpiace

Treatise by Tertullian.

61 min read · translated by S. Thelwall
Treatise
Appendix (Against All Heresies)

Treatise by Tertullian.

17 min read · translated by S. Thelwall
Treatise
On Repentance

Treatise by Tertullian.

31 min read · translated by S. Thelwall
Treatise
The Martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicity

Treatise by Tertullian.

24 min read · translated by R.E. Wallis
Treatise
Of Patience

Treatise by Tertullian.

34 min read · translated by S. Thelwall
Treatise
On the Pallium

Treatise by Tertullian.

27 min read · translated by S. Thelwall
Treatise
On the Apparel of Women

Treatise by Tertullian.

39 min read · translated by S. Thelwall
Treatise
On the Veiling of Virgins

Treatise by Tertullian.

41 min read · translated by S. Thelwall
Treatise
To His Wife

Treatise by Tertullian.

32 min read · translated by S. Thelwall
Treatise
On Exhortation to Chastity

Treatise by Tertullian.

29 min read · translated by S. Thelwall
Treatise
On Monogamy

Treatise by Tertullian.

52 min read · translated by S. Thelwall
Treatise
On Modesty

Treatise by Tertullian.

103 min read · translated by S. Thelwall
Treatise
On Fasting

Treatise by Tertullian.

44 min read · translated by S. Thelwall
Treatise
De Fuga in Persecutione

Treatise by Tertullian.

40 min read · translated by S. Thelwall
Collection · 2 parts
Other Writings

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Tertullian that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection.

22 min read · translated by S. Thelwall

About Tertullian and his writings

Bishop of Carthage · c. 200 – 258

Cyprian of Carthage

Bishop of Carthage in a time of persecution. He wrote on the unity of the church and was martyred in 258.

Treatise
On the Unity of the Church

Why the church is one, and why division within it is a grave sin.

34 min read · translated by Robert Ernest Wallis
Biography
The Life and Passion of Cyprian

Biography by Cyprian of Carthage.

31 min read · translated by Robert Ernest Wallis
Treatise
Treatise II: On the Dress of Virgins

Treatise by Cyprian of Carthage.

28 min read · translated by Robert Ernest Wallis
Treatise
Treatise III: On the Lapsed

Treatise by Cyprian of Carthage.

42 min read · translated by Robert Ernest Wallis
Treatise
Treatise IV: On the Lord's Prayer

Treatise by Cyprian of Carthage.

41 min read · translated by Robert Ernest Wallis
Treatise
Treatise V: An Address to Demetrianus

Treatise by Cyprian of Carthage.

32 min read · translated by Robert Ernest Wallis
Treatise
Treatise VI: On the Vanity of Idols

Treatise by Cyprian of Carthage.

13 min read · translated by Robert Ernest Wallis
Treatise
Treatise VII: On the Mortality

Treatise by Cyprian of Carthage.

26 min read · translated by Robert Ernest Wallis
Treatise
Treatise VIII: On Works and Alms

Treatise by Cyprian of Carthage.

33 min read · translated by Robert Ernest Wallis
Treatise
Treatise IX: On Patience

Treatise by Cyprian of Carthage.

28 min read · translated by Robert Ernest Wallis
Treatise
Treatise X: On Jealousy and Envy

Treatise by Cyprian of Carthage.

20 min read · translated by Robert Ernest Wallis
Treatise
Treatise XI: Exhortation to Martyrdom, Addressed to Fortunatus

Treatise by Cyprian of Carthage.

39 min read · translated by Robert Ernest Wallis
Treatise · 3 parts
Treatise XII

Treatise by Cyprian of Carthage.

160 min read · translated by Robert Ernest Wallis
Treatise
The Seventh Council of Carthage

Treatise by Cyprian of Carthage.

25 min read · translated by Robert Ernest Wallis
Collection · 71 parts
Other Writings, Part 1

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Cyprian of Carthage that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 1 of 2).

387 min read · translated by Robert Ernest Wallis
Collection · 11 parts
Other Writings, Part 2

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Cyprian of Carthage that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 2 of 2).

115 min read · translated by Robert Ernest Wallis

About Cyprian of Carthage and his writings

The Nicene age

The Greek East in the fourth century: the councils, the Trinity, and the great preachers.

Bishop of Alexandria · c. 296 – 373

Athanasius of Alexandria

Bishop of Alexandria for much of the fourth century. He defended the Nicene teaching that the Son is truly God, and was sent into exile several times for it.

Treatise
On the Incarnation of the Word

Why the Word of God became human, and what that means for creation, death and the knowledge of God.

114 min read · translated by Archibald Robertson
Treatise
Against the Heathen

The first part of Athanasius’s two-part work: the folly of idols and how the soul may know God.

105 min read · translated by Archibald Robertson
Life
Life of St Antony

The life of the Egyptian hermit Antony, a book that shaped the monastic movement.

105 min read · translated by H. Ellershaw
Treatise
On Luke 10:22 (Matthew 11:27)

Treatise by Athanasius of Alexandria.

13 min read · translated by Archibald Robertson
Apology · 2 parts
Apologia Contra Arianos

Apology by Athanasius of Alexandria.

165 min read · translated by M. Atkinson and Archibald Robertson
Treatise
De Decretis

Treatise by Athanasius of Alexandria.

66 min read · translated by John Henry Newman
Treatise
De Sententia Dionysii

Treatise by Athanasius of Alexandria.

43 min read · translated by Archibald Robertson
Treatise
Ad Episcopus Aegypti et Libyae

Treatise by Athanasius of Alexandria.

48 min read · translated by M. Atkinson and Archibald Robertson
Apology
Apologia ad Constantium

Apology by Athanasius of Alexandria.

55 min read · translated by M. Atkinson and Archibald Robertson
Apology
Apologia de Fuga

Apology by Athanasius of Alexandria.

38 min read · translated by M. Atkinson and Archibald Robertson
Treatise · 8 parts
Historia Arianorum

Treatise by Athanasius of Alexandria.

111 min read · translated by M. Atkinson and Archibald Robertson
Treatise
Four Discourses Against the Arians: Discourse I

Treatise by Athanasius of Alexandria.

124 min read · translated by John Henry Newman and Archibald Robertson
Treatise
Four Discourses Against the Arians: Discourse II

Treatise by Athanasius of Alexandria.

161 min read · translated by John Henry Newman and Archibald Robertson
Treatise
Four Discourses Against the Arians: Discourse III

Treatise by Athanasius of Alexandria.

130 min read · translated by John Henry Newman and Archibald Robertson
Treatise
Four Discourses Against the Arians: Discourse IV

Treatise by Athanasius of Alexandria.

60 min read · translated by John Henry Newman and Archibald Robertson
Treatise
De Synodis

Treatise by Athanasius of Alexandria.

107 min read · translated by John Henry Newman and Archibald Robertson
Treatise
Ad Afros Epistola Synodica

Treatise by Athanasius of Alexandria.

20 min read · translated by Archibald Robertson
Treatise
Historia Acephala

Treatise by Athanasius of Alexandria.

16 min read · translated by Archibald Robertson
Collection · 47 parts
Other Writings

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Athanasius of Alexandria that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection.

285 min read · translated by R. Payne-Smith

About Athanasius of Alexandria and his writings

Bishop of Nyssa · c. 335 – c. 395

Gregory of Nyssa

Bishop of Nyssa and younger brother of Basil. A philosophical theologian who wrote on the Trinity, the soul and the Christian life.

Letter
On “Not Three Gods”

A short letter to Ablabius on how the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are one God.

24 min read · translated by H.A. Wilson
Dialogue
On the Soul and the Resurrection

A dialogue with his sister Macrina, as she lay dying, on the soul, death and the resurrection.

138 min read · translated by William Moore and Henry Austin Wilson
Treatise
On the Making of Man

Gregory’s companion to Basil’s Hexaemeron (379): man made in the image of God, the soul and the body, the passions, and the resurrection.

158 min read · translated by H.A. Wilson
Treatise · 2 parts
Against Eunomius, Part 1

Against Eunomius, by Gregory of Nyssa: part 1 of 3 (Against Eunomius: Book I to Against Eunomius: Book II).

385 min read · translated by William Moore and Henry Austin Wilson
Treatise · 9 parts
Against Eunomius, Part 2

Against Eunomius, by Gregory of Nyssa: part 2 of 3 (Against Eunomius: Book III to Against Eunomius: Book XI).

396 min read · translated by H.A. Wilson
Treatise
Against Eunomius, Part 3

Against Eunomius, by Gregory of Nyssa: part 3 of 3 (Against Eunomius: Book XII to Against Eunomius: Book XII).

31 min read · translated by H.C. Ogle and H.A. Wilson
Treatise
Answer to Eunomius' Second Book

Treatise by Gregory of Nyssa.

263 min read · translated by M. Day
Treatise
On the Holy Spirit (Against the Followers of Macedonius)

Treatise by Gregory of Nyssa.

41 min read · translated by William Moore and Henry Austin Wilson
Treatise
On the Holy Trinity, and of the Godhead of the Holy Spirit (To Eustathius)

Treatise by Gregory of Nyssa.

16 min read · translated by H.A. Wilson
Treatise
On Virginity

Treatise by Gregory of Nyssa.

107 min read · translated by William Moore and Henry Austin Wilson
Treatise
On Infants' Early Deaths

Treatise by Gregory of Nyssa.

37 min read · translated by William Moore and Henry Austin Wilson
Collection · 22 parts
Other Writings

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Gregory of Nyssa that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection.

134 min read · translated by H.C. Ogle
Treatise
The Great Catechism

Gregory's account of the Christian faith (c. 385) for teachers of the catechumens: God and the Word, creation and the fall, the incarnation and redemption, and baptism and the Eucharist, answering Jews and pagans.

162 min read · translated by William Moore and Henry Austin Wilson

About Gregory of Nyssa and his writings

Archbishop of Constantinople · c. 347 – 407

John Chrysostom

Preacher at Antioch and later archbishop of Constantinople, called “golden-mouthed” for his eloquence. He was sent into exile and died in 407.

Treatise · 6 parts
On the Priesthood

Six books, in the form of a dialogue, on the dignity and the burdens of pastoral ministry.

186 min read · translated by W.R.W. Stephens
Treatise
No One Can Harm the Man Who Does Not Injure Himself

Treatise by John Chrysostom.

51 min read · translated by W.R.W. Stephens
Treatise
Instructions to Catechumens

Treatise by John Chrysostom.

49 min read · translated by T.P. Brandram
Treatise
Correspondence with Pope Innocent I

Treatise by John Chrysostom.

20 min read · translated by W.R.W. Stephens
Collection · 16 parts
Other Writings, Part 1

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 1 of 26).

411 min read · translated by George Prevost and revised by M.B. Riddle
Collection · 18 parts
Other Writings, Part 2

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 2 of 26).

410 min read · translated by George Prevost and revised by M.B. Riddle
Collection · 23 parts
Other Writings, Part 3

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 3 of 26).

425 min read · translated by George Prevost and revised by M.B. Riddle
Collection · 20 parts
Other Writings, Part 4

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 4 of 26).

410 min read · translated by George Prevost and revised by M.B. Riddle
Collection · 21 parts
Other Writings, Part 5

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 5 of 26).

407 min read · translated by George Prevost and revised by M.B. Riddle
Collection · 20 parts
Other Writings, Part 6

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 6 of 26).

414 min read · translated by J. Walker, J. Sheppard and H. Browne, and revised by George B. Stevens
Collection · 22 parts
Other Writings, Part 7

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 7 of 26).

405 min read · translated by J. Walker, J. Sheppard and H. Browne, and revised by George B. Stevens
Collection · 16 parts
Other Writings, Part 8

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 8 of 26).

391 min read · translated by J. Walker, J. Sheppard and H. Browne, and revised by George B. Stevens
Collection · 13 parts
Other Writings, Part 9

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 9 of 26).

409 min read · translated by J. Walker, J. Sheppard and H. Browne, and revised by George B. Stevens
Collection · 20 parts
Other Writings, Part 10

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 10 of 26).

406 min read · translated by Talbot W. Chambers
Collection · 17 parts
Other Writings, Part 11

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 11 of 26).

421 min read · translated by Talbot W. Chambers
Collection · 17 parts
Other Writings, Part 12

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 12 of 26).

419 min read · translated by Talbot W. Chambers
Collection · 21 parts
Other Writings, Part 13

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 13 of 26).

404 min read · translated by Talbot W. Chambers
Collection · 22 parts
Other Writings, Part 14

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 14 of 26).

409 min read · translated by Gross Alexander
Collection · 21 parts
Other Writings, Part 15

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 15 of 26).

416 min read · translated by Gross Alexander
Collection · 21 parts
Other Writings, Part 16

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 16 of 26).

417 min read · translated by John A. Broadus
Collection · 27 parts
Other Writings, Part 17

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 17 of 26).

409 min read · translated by Philip Schaff
Collection · 25 parts
Other Writings, Part 18

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 18 of 26).

393 min read · translated by Philip Schaff
Collection · 23 parts
Other Writings, Part 19

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 19 of 26).

409 min read · translated by Charles Marriott
Collection · 29 parts
Other Writings, Part 20

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 20 of 26).

393 min read · translated by Charles Marriott
Collection · 28 parts
Other Writings, Part 21

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 21 of 26).

381 min read · translated by Charles Marriott
Collection · 23 parts
Other Writings, Part 22

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 22 of 26).

392 min read · translated by Charles Marriott
Collection · 25 parts
Other Writings, Part 23

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 23 of 26).

414 min read · translated by Frederic Gardiner
Collection · 15 parts
Other Writings, Part 24

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 24 of 26).

409 min read · translated by W.R.W. Stephens
Collection · 12 parts
Other Writings, Part 25

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 25 of 26).

387 min read · translated by W.R.W. Stephens
Collection · 9 parts
Other Writings, Part 26

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by John Chrysostom that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 26 of 26).

334 min read · translated by W.R.W. Stephens

About John Chrysostom and his writings

The Latin West

Bishops and scholars of the Latin church from the fourth to the fifth century.

Bishop of Milan · c. 339 – 397

Ambrose of Milan

Bishop of Milan, who came to the church from public office. His preaching influenced Augustine, whom he baptized in 387.

Treatise · 3 parts
On the Duties of the Clergy

Ambrose’s guide to the conduct of Christian ministers, modelled on Cicero’s work on duties.

329 min read · translated by H. de Romestin, E. de Romestin and H.T.F. Duckworth
Instruction
On the Mysteries

Ambrose explains the rites of baptism, anointing and the Eucharist to the newly baptised in Milan.

33 min read · translated by H. de Romestin, E. de Romestin and H.T.F. Duckworth
Treatise · 2 parts
Concerning Repentance

Two books against the Novatians, who denied forgiveness to the fallen: the church has the power to forgive.

113 min read · translated by H. de Romestin, E. de Romestin and H.T.F. Duckworth
Treatise · 5 parts
On the Christian Faith (De fide)

Treatise by Ambrose of Milan.

400 min read · translated by H. de Romestin, E. de Romestin and H.T.F. Duckworth
Treatise · 3 parts
On the Holy Spirit

Treatise by Ambrose of Milan.

253 min read · translated by H. de Romestin, E. de Romestin and H.T.F. Duckworth
Treatise · 3 parts
Concerning Virgins

Treatise by Ambrose of Milan.

93 min read · translated by H. de Romestin, E. de Romestin and H.T.F. Duckworth
Treatise
Concerning Widows

Treatise by Ambrose of Milan.

63 min read · translated by H. de Romestin, E. de Romestin and H.T.F. Duckworth
Treatise · 2 parts
On the Death of Satyrus

Treatise by Ambrose of Milan.

140 min read · translated by H. de Romestin, E. de Romestin and H.T.F. Duckworth
Collection · 14 parts
Other Writings

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Ambrose of Milan that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection.

227 min read · translated by H. de Romestin, E. de Romestin and H.T.F. Duckworth

About Ambrose of Milan and his writings

Scholar and translator · c. 347 – 420

Jerome

Scholar who translated the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate) and lived in Bethlehem. He also wrote letters, commentaries and lives of hermits.

Life
The Life of Paulus the First Hermit

The life of Paul of Thebes, whom Jerome presents as the first Christian hermit.

17 min read · translated by W.H. Fremantle, G. Lewis and W.G. Martley
Treatise
The Perpetual Virginity of Blessed Mary

Treatise by Jerome.

48 min read · translated by W.H. Fremantle, G. Lewis and W.G. Martley
Treatise
To Pammachius Against John of Jerusalem

Treatise by Jerome.

98 min read · translated by W.H. Fremantle, G. Lewis and W.G. Martley
Treatise
The Dialogue Against the Luciferians

Treatise by Jerome.

60 min read · translated by W.H. Fremantle, G. Lewis and W.G. Martley
Biography
The Life of Malchus, the Captive Monk

Biography by Jerome.

15 min read · translated by W.H. Fremantle, G. Lewis and W.G. Martley
Biography
The Life of S. Hilarion

Biography by Jerome.

50 min read · translated by W.H. Fremantle, G. Lewis and W.G. Martley
Treatise · 2 parts
Against Jovinianus

Treatise by Jerome.

275 min read · translated by W.H. Fremantle, G. Lewis and W.G. Martley
Treatise
Against Vigilantius

Treatise by Jerome.

28 min read · translated by W.H. Fremantle, G. Lewis and W.G. Martley
Treatise · 3 parts
Against the Pelagians

Treatise by Jerome.

138 min read · translated by W.H. Fremantle, G. Lewis and W.G. Martley
Treatise
Prefaces

Treatise by Jerome.

19 min read · translated by W.H. Fremantle, G. Lewis and W.G. Martley
Treatise
De Viris Illustribus (Illustrious Men)

Treatise by Jerome.

71 min read · translated by Ernest Cushing Richardson
Apology · 3 parts
Apology for himself against the Books of Rufinus

Apology by Jerome.

228 min read · translated by W.H. Fremantle
Collection · 54 parts
Other Writings, Part 1

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Jerome that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 1 of 4).

412 min read · translated by W.H. Fremantle, G. Lewis and W.G. Martley
Collection · 53 parts
Other Writings, Part 2

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Jerome that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 2 of 4).

378 min read · translated by W.H. Fremantle, G. Lewis and W.G. Martley
Collection · 23 parts
Other Writings, Part 3

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Jerome that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 3 of 4).

415 min read · translated by W.H. Fremantle, G. Lewis and W.G. Martley
Collection · 20 parts
Other Writings, Part 4

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Jerome that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 4 of 4).

163 min read · translated by W.H. Fremantle, G. Lewis and W.G. Martley

About Jerome and his writings

Bishop of Hippo · 354 – 430

Augustine of Hippo

Bishop of Hippo in North Africa and one of the most influential of all Christian writers in the West. His Confessions tell the story of his conversion.

Confession · 13 parts
The Confessions

Augustine’s account of his life and conversion, written as a prayer, in thirteen books.

518 min read · translated by J.G. Pilkington
Handbook
The Enchiridion (Faith, Hope and Love)

A handbook on faith, hope and love, written as a compact summary of Christian teaching.

142 min read · translated by J.F. Shaw
Treatise
On Faith and the Creed

An exposition of the creed, article by article.

47 min read · translated by S.D.F. Salmond
Treatise
On the Catechising of the Uninstructed

Advice on how to teach those who are new to the faith.

120 min read · translated by S.D.F. Salmond
Treatise · 5 parts
On Christian Doctrine

How to read and how to teach Scripture, in four books.

285 min read · translated by James Shaw
Treatise · 5 parts
The City of God, Books I–V

Written after the sack of Rome in 410: Augustine answers the charge that Christianity caused Rome’s fall, and argues that the old gods never gave earthly happiness.

377 min read · translated by Marcus Dods
Treatise · 5 parts
The City of God, Books VI–X

Still against the pagans: the gods and eternal life, and the philosophers, especially the Platonists, on what may be worshipped.

349 min read · translated by Marcus Dods
Treatise · 8 parts
The City of God, Books XI–XVIII

The origin and course of the two cities, one of God and one of the world, through the history told in Scripture.

702 min read · translated by Marcus Dods
Treatise · 4 parts
The City of God, Books XIX–XXII

The end of the two cities: the highest good, peace, the last judgment and the eternal state.

437 min read · translated by Marcus Dods
Treatise · 15 parts
On the Trinity

Fifteen books on the one God in three persons: what Scripture says, what the faith teaches, and how the human mind is a faint image of the Trinity.

787 min read · translated by Arthur West Haddan
Treatise
On the Spirit and the Letter

Augustine’s answer on law and grace: the law commands, but only the Spirit gives the love by which it is kept.

126 min read · translated by Peter Holmes and Robert Ernest Wallis, and revised by Benjamin B. Warfield
Treatise
On Nature and Grace

A reply to Pelagius: human nature, wounded by sin, is healed and not merely helped by the grace of Christ.

119 min read · translated by Peter Holmes and Robert Ernest Wallis, and revised by Benjamin B. Warfield
Treatise
Concerning Faith of Things Not Seen

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

24 min read · translated by C.L. Cornish
Treatise
On the Profit of Believing

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

75 min read · translated by C.L. Cornish
Treatise
On Continence

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

57 min read · translated by C.L. Cornish
Treatise
On the Good of Marriage

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

60 min read · translated by C.L. Cornish
Treatise
On Holy Virginity

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

82 min read · translated by C.L. Cornish
Treatise
On the Good of Widowhood

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

52 min read · translated by C.L. Cornish
Treatise
On Lying

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

83 min read · translated by H. Browne
Treatise
To Consentius: Against Lying

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

80 min read · translated by H. Browne
Treatise
On the Work of Monks

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

85 min read · translated by H. Browne
Treatise
On Patience

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

35 min read · translated by H. Browne
Treatise
On Care to be Had For the Dead

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

47 min read · translated by H. Browne
Treatise
On the Morals of the Catholic Church

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

84 min read · translated by Richard Stothert
Treatise
On the Morals of the Manichaeans

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

82 min read · translated by Richard Stothert
Treatise
On Two Souls, Against the Manichaeans

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

44 min read · translated by Albert H. Newman
Treatise
Acts or Disputation Against Fortunatus the Manichaean

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

42 min read · translated by Albert H. Newman
Treatise · 19 parts
Reply to Faustus the Manichaean, Part 1

Reply to Faustus the Manichaean, by Augustine of Hippo: part 1 of 2 (Reply to Faustus the Manichaean: Book 1 to Reply to Faustus the Manichaean: Book 19).

385 min read · translated by Richard Stothert
Treatise · 14 parts
Reply to Faustus the Manichaean, Part 2

Reply to Faustus the Manichaean, by Augustine of Hippo: part 2 of 2 (Reply to Faustus the Manichaean: Book 20 to Reply to Faustus the Manichaean: Book 33).

369 min read · translated by Richard Stothert
Treatise
Concerning the Nature of Good, Against the Manichaeans

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

49 min read · translated by Albert H. Newman
Treatise · 7 parts
On Baptism, Against the Donatists

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

372 min read · translated by J.R. King and revised by Chester D. Hartranft
Treatise · 3 parts
Merits and Remission of Sin, and Infant Baptism

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

242 min read · translated by Peter Holmes and Robert Ernest Wallis, and revised by Benjamin B. Warfield
Treatise
On Man's Perfection in Righteousness

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

69 min read · translated by Peter Holmes and Robert Ernest Wallis, and revised by Benjamin B. Warfield
Treatise
On the Proceedings of Pelagius

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

115 min read · translated by Peter Holmes and Robert Ernest Wallis, and revised by Benjamin B. Warfield
Treatise · 2 parts
On the Grace of Christ, and on Original Sin

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

142 min read · translated by Peter Holmes and Robert Ernest Wallis, and revised by Benjamin B. Warfield
Treatise · 3 parts
On Marriage and Concupiscence

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

171 min read · translated by Peter Holmes and Robert Ernest Wallis, and revised by Benjamin B. Warfield
Treatise · 4 parts
On the Soul and its Origin

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

224 min read · translated by Peter Holmes and Robert Ernest Wallis, and revised by Benjamin B. Warfield
Treatise
On Grace and Free Will

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

88 min read · translated by Peter Holmes and Robert Ernest Wallis, and revised by Benjamin B. Warfield
Treatise
On Rebuke and Grace

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

81 min read · translated by Peter Holmes and Robert Ernest Wallis, and revised by Benjamin B. Warfield
Treatise · 2 parts
The Predestination of the Saints/Gift of Perseverance

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

199 min read · translated by Peter Holmes and Robert Ernest Wallis, and revised by Benjamin B. Warfield
Treatise · 118 parts
The Harmony of the Gospels, Part 1

The Harmony of the Gospels, by Augustine of Hippo: part 1 of 2 (The Harmony of the Gospels: Chapter 1 to The Harmony of the Gospels: Chapter 1).

380 min read · translated by S.D.F. Salmond
Treatise · 35 parts
The Harmony of the Gospels, Part 2

The Harmony of the Gospels, by Augustine of Hippo: part 2 of 2 (The Harmony of the Gospels: Chapter 2 to The Harmony of the Gospels: Chapter 10).

228 min read · translated by S.D.F. Salmond
Treatise · 2 parts
Soliloquies

Treatise by Augustine of Hippo.

98 min read · translated by C.C. Starbuck
Collection · 56 parts
Other Writings, Part 1

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Augustine of Hippo that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 1 of 22).

419 min read · translated by J.G. Cunningham
Collection · 34 parts
Other Writings, Part 2

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Augustine of Hippo that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 2 of 22).

376 min read · translated by J.G. Cunningham
Collection · 32 parts
Other Writings, Part 3

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Augustine of Hippo that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 3 of 22).

416 min read · translated by J.G. Cunningham
Collection · 39 parts
Other Writings, Part 4

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Augustine of Hippo that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 4 of 22).

405 min read · translated by J.G. Cunningham
Collection · 5 parts
Other Writings, Part 5

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Augustine of Hippo that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 5 of 22).

423 min read · translated by J.R. King and revised by Chester D. Hartranft
Collection · 5 parts
Other Writings, Part 6

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Augustine of Hippo that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 6 of 22).

359 min read · translated by Peter Holmes and Robert Ernest Wallis, and revised by Benjamin B. Warfield
Collection · 10 parts
Other Writings, Part 7

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Augustine of Hippo that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 7 of 22).

420 min read · translated by R.G. MacMullen
Collection · 29 parts
Other Writings, Part 8

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Augustine of Hippo that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 8 of 22).

382 min read · translated by R.G. MacMullen
Collection · 37 parts
Other Writings, Part 9

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Augustine of Hippo that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 9 of 22).

411 min read · translated by R.G. MacMullen
Collection · 27 parts
Other Writings, Part 10

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Augustine of Hippo that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 10 of 22).

393 min read · translated by R.G. MacMullen
Collection · 15 parts
Other Writings, Part 11

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Augustine of Hippo that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 11 of 22).

406 min read · translated by John Gibb
Collection · 22 parts
Other Writings, Part 12

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Augustine of Hippo that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 12 of 22).

413 min read · translated by John Gibb
Collection · 39 parts
Other Writings, Part 13

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Augustine of Hippo that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 13 of 22).

419 min read · translated by John Gibb
Collection · 44 parts
Other Writings, Part 14

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Augustine of Hippo that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 14 of 22).

406 min read · translated by John Gibb
Collection · 20 parts
Other Writings, Part 15

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Augustine of Hippo that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 15 of 22).

421 min read · translated by H. Browne
Collection · 33 parts
Other Writings, Part 16

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Augustine of Hippo that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 16 of 22).

409 min read · translated by an anonymous scholar
Collection · 15 parts
Other Writings, Part 17

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Augustine of Hippo that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 17 of 22).

400 min read · translated by J.E. Tweed
Collection · 14 parts
Other Writings, Part 18

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Augustine of Hippo that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 18 of 22).

411 min read · translated by J.E. Tweed
Collection · 16 parts
Other Writings, Part 19

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Augustine of Hippo that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 19 of 22).

400 min read · translated by J.E. Tweed
Collection · 17 parts
Other Writings, Part 20

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Augustine of Hippo that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 20 of 22).

403 min read · translated by J.E. Tweed
Collection · 30 parts
Other Writings, Part 21

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Augustine of Hippo that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 21 of 22).

416 min read · translated by J.E. Tweed
Collection · 15 parts
Other Writings, Part 22

Letters, homilies, sermons, commentaries, fragments and shorter pieces by Augustine of Hippo that are not published as books, in the order of the New Advent collection (part 22 of 22).

235 min read · translated by J.E. Tweed

About Augustine of Hippo and his writings

The Byzantine East

Greek-speaking teachers after the great councils, who gathered the Fathers' teaching into one account of the faith.

Writings of the early church

The Apostolic Fathers

The Didache

The Epistle of Barnabas

Clement of Rome

Ignatius of Antioch

Polycarp of Smyrna

Hermas

Mathetes

Apologists and early teachers

Justin Martyr

Irenaeus of Lyons

Tertullian

Origen

Cyprian of Carthage

Clement of Alexandria

Tatian

Theophilus of Antioch

Athenagoras of Athens

Minucius Felix

Lactantius

The Nicene age

Eusebius of Caesarea

Athanasius of Alexandria

Cyril of Jerusalem

Ephrem the Syrian

Macarius of Egypt

Basil the Great