Thomas Merton on Augustine, Jerome, and Ambrose
Thomas Merton
Renew your faith as you learn about the founding fathers of Christian theology with Thomas Merton.
Three men laid the groundwork for Christianity’s philosophy, theology, and learning. Seventeen centuries later, a spiritual visionary taught gripping classes on these Church Fathers.
Why study the foundational texts of Christian thought? Merton prefaces his talks by answering this question. The foundational texts form the basis of the contemplative and learned life. The same holds true for anyone who wants to seriously explore the big questions of meaning, purpose, and values.
You will begin with an introduction to the foremost philosopher of Christian antiquity—Saint Augustine—and his classic
Duration - 3h 32m.
Author - Thomas Merton.
Narrator - Thomas Merton.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Description:
Renew your faith as you learn about the founding fathers of Christian theology with Thomas Merton. Three men laid the groundwork for Christianity’s philosophy, theology, and learning. Seventeen centuries later, a spiritual visionary taught gripping classes on these Church Fathers. Why study the foundational texts of Christian thought? Merton prefaces his talks by answering this question. The foundational texts form the basis of the contemplative and learned life. The same holds true for anyone who wants to seriously explore the big questions of meaning, purpose, and values. You will begin with an introduction to the foremost philosopher of Christian antiquity—Saint Augustine—and his classic Duration - 3h 32m. Author - Thomas Merton. Narrator - Thomas Merton. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:01:33
About the Presenter
Duration:00:01:00
Topic 1: St. Augustine's De Doctrina Christiana - Part 1
Duration:00:55:28
Topic 2: St. Ambrose's Humanism, the Mystery of Silence and Virginity
Duration:00:54:47
Topic 3: An Introduction to St. Jerome
Duration:00:21:33
Topic 4: St. Augustine's De Doctrina Christiana - Part 2
Duration:00:46:24
Topic 5: St. Augustine's De Doctrina Christiana - Part 3
Duration:00:30:59
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:51