Augustine's Enchiridion

Newly translated and edited by

ALBERT C. OUTLER, Ph.D., D.D.
Professor of Theology
Perkins School of Theology
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas

First published MCMLV
Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 55-5021
This book is in the public domain.

CHAPTER

I

The Occasion and Purpose of this "Manual"

II

The Creed and the Lord's Prayer as Guides to the Interpretation of the Theological Virtues of Faith, Hope, and Love

III

God the Creator of All; and the Goodness of All Creation

IV

The Problem of Evil

V

The Kinds and Degrees of Error

VI

The Problem of Lying

VII

Disputed Questions about the Limits of Knowledge and Certainty in Various Matters

VIII

The Plight of Man after the Fall

IX

The Replacement of the Fallen Angels by Elect Men; the Necessity of Grace

X

Jesus Christ the Mediator

XI

The Incarnation as Prime Example of the Action of God's Grace

XII

The Role of the Holy Spirit

XIII

Baptism and Original Sin

XIV

The Mysteries of Christ's Mediatorial Work and Justification

XV

The Holy Spirit and the Church

XVI

Problems about Heavenly and Earthly Divisions of the Church

XVII

Forgiveness of Sins in the Church

XVIII

Faith and Works

XIX

Almsgiving and Forgiveness

XX

Spiritual Almsgiving

XXI

Problems of Casuistry

XXII

The Two Causes of Sin

XXIII

The Reality of the Resurrection

XXIV

The Solution to Present Spiritual Enigmas to Be Awaited in the Life of the World to Come

XXV

Predestination and the Justice of God

XXVI

The Triumph of God's Sovereign Good Will

XXVII

Limits of God's Plan for Human Salvation

XXVIII

The Destiny of Man

XXIX

The Last Things

XXX

The Principles of Christian Living: Faith and Hope

XXXI

Love

XXXII

The End of All the Law

XXXIII

Conclusion