Appian Way Press

The Letters of Saint Augustine: A Modern Translation

by Saint Augustine

Written over the course of several decades, Augustine’s letters address a remarkable range of theological, pastoral, and personal concerns. In them, Augustine responds to doctrinal controversies, offers spiritual counsel, adjudicates ecclesiastical disputes, and reflects on Scripture and Christian life. Together, the letters provide an unparalleled portrait of the church in late antiquity and of Augustine’s role within it. This volume presents a modernized revision of the English translation published in the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers series. While the NPNF translation has long been valued for its accuracy, its nineteenth-century language and syntax can be difficult for modern readers. This revision updates vocabulary, clarifies sentence structure, and removes unnecessary archaisms, while remaining faithful to the content and theological precision of the original translation.