The Enchiridion on Faith, Hope and Love (also called the Manual or Handbook) is a compact treatise on Christian piety written by Augustine of Hippo in response to a request by an otherwise unknown person, named Laurentius, shortly after the death of Saint Jerome in 420. It is intended as a model for Christian instruction or catechesis.[1]
As the title indicates, the work is organized according to the three graces necessary for the Christian worship of God: Faith, Hope and Love. Under Faith, Augustine explains the use of the Apostles' Creed, in teaching Christian doctrine and in refuting heresies. Under Hope, he briefly explains the Lord's Prayer as a model of Christian prayer. The final part is a discourse on Christian love.
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^The Augustine Catechism: The Enchiridion on Faith, Hope and Charity by Saint Augustine, Boniface Ramsey, 2008, ISBN1-56548-298-0, p. 9
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Works related to The Enchiridion at Wikisource
Full text of the Enchiridion at Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Albert C. Outler translation of the Enchiridion
The Enchiridion of Augustine public domain audiobook at LibriVox
February 15, 2024
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