In his De Trinitate (On the Trinity), Augustine of Hippo presents not just a theological treatise on the nature of the triune God but also a hermeneutical approach to reading Scripture.
Just a question regarding the course. It runs from June 30 to August 23 and is every Thursday. Neither June 30 nor August 23 are Thursdays. What is the exact starting date?
Davenant lists their starting dates as Monday and ending dates as Saturday, the starting date would be July 3rd and the last class would be August 21st, as it is an 8 week course
I am using both the Cambridge edition and the New City Press one (by Hill). I'll consult with the Latin before I answer, but my sense is that the Cambridge edition is more literal while the New City Press paraphrases to make it simpler.
Just a question regarding the course. It runs from June 30 to August 23 and is every Thursday. Neither June 30 nor August 23 are Thursdays. What is the exact starting date?
Davenant lists their starting dates as Monday and ending dates as Saturday, the starting date would be July 3rd and the last class would be August 21st, as it is an 8 week course
Out of curiosity, which translation of Augustine do you read/prefer?
I am using both the Cambridge edition and the New City Press one (by Hill). I'll consult with the Latin before I answer, but my sense is that the Cambridge edition is more literal while the New City Press paraphrases to make it simpler.