In this classic biography, Schaff and Porter offer a comprehensive overview of the life and work of St. Augustine of Hippo, one of the most influential thinkers and theologians in Christian history. Drawing on Augustine's own writings as well as historical sources, this book offers an insightful and engaging portrait of a great man. This work is essential reading for scholars of Christian history and theology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.