Pastor’s January Book Selection

Augustine on the Christian Life by Gerald Bray

Throughout the years I have recommended a number of works by or about Saint Augustine. “Augustine on the Christian life” is one volume in a series of works about various Christians throughout the ages. If you’ve never read a biography about Augustine or his famous “Confessions”, this is a work that not only offers an overview of his life, but discusses his ministry as a teacher, pastor, and his significance for us today.

When I first began reading, I wasn’t impressed because much of the material was covered elsewhere in greater detail. However, the section on Augustine as a teacher, which is a synopsis of some of his most important ideas, and the chapter on Augustine as a pastor made the book well worth the read. Therefore, I would recommend Bray’s work for those who are not familiar with the life of this important figure, as well as those who would like to become more familiar with his theology and pastoral ministry without trying to wade through an entire volume of his own writings.

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Bill is the founding pastor of Grace & Peace Presbyterian Church (PCA) Prior to beginning this church planting work in the Pottstown area, Bill served as a hospice chaplain and a missionary to Mexico and Jordan. Bill earned his MDiv from Biblical Theological Seminary.

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