Augustine of Hippo: Saint of the Exoteric

The New Testament

New Testament

This rendition of the New Testament offers more than just sacred scripture; it is a historical journey through a rare Greek-Armenian manuscript that captures the intellectual and spiritual fervor of 12th-century Cilicia. Readers will encounter the foundational texts of Acts, the Epistles, and Revela

The Enneads

The Enneads

The Enneads is a towering achievement of late antiquity that reshaped the trajectory of Western and Near-Eastern thought, influencing everything from Christian theology to Islamic mysticism. Plotinus presents a bold metaphysical hierarchy—the One, the Intellect, and the Soul—arguing that true happin

Plotinus . Plotinos . Scilicet Plotini Enneades VI et Maximi Tyrii Dissertationes XI

Plotinus strips away the distractions of the physical world to reveal the singular, transcendent source of all being. The text documents the final philosophical ascent of a man who viewed his own body as a temporary, secondary image. You will encounter arguments that collapse the boundaries between

The Enneads

The Enneads is a monumental achievement in Western philosophy, serving as the bridge between classical Hellenic thought and the burgeoning spiritual traditions of Late Antiquity. Plotinus offers a unique perspective on reality, viewing the physical world as a mere 'image of an image' while positing

Plotinus, Enneads I-VI; Porphyry, Vita Plotini

This collection, organized by Porphyry, serves as a direct guide for anyone seeking to understand the soul's origin and ultimate return to the One. Plotinus treats philosophy not as an academic exercise, but as a practical path toward enlightenment. He argues that the physical world is merely a shad

De Civitate Dei

The Bible: Epistle to the Romans

On Nature and Grace and On the Spirit and the Letter

In this definitive defense of Divine Grace, Augustine of Hippo confronts the bold Pelagian claim that human nature is inherently capable of sinlessness. He argues that while humanity was created good, original sin has left the race as a 'mass of perdition,' unable to achieve righteousness without th

De spiritu et litera liber unus

The Newe Testament (Tyndale, 1526)

William Tyndale’s 1526 New Testament is a landmark of both faith and linguistics, representing the first English translation from the original Greek. Bypassing the religious establishment of his day, Tyndale offers a perspective centered on personal repentance and the 'law of love' rather than rigid

On Faith and Works

In 'De fide et operibus' (On Faith and Works), Aurelius Augustine confronts a controversy that remains strikingly modern: the tension between the grace of baptism and the necessity of moral transformation. He vigorously refutes the notion that the sacrament serves as a 'get out of hell free' card fo

Corpus Hermeticum and Plotinus' Enneads (Cambridge, Trinity College, MS B.9.9)

This rare collection documents the struggle of the human soul to recognize its divine origin while trapped in the sensible world. It presents the Hermetic tradition as an intuitive, performative realization of truth, contrasted against the systematic, dialectical path of Plotinus. The text argues th

The Illustrated History of the New Testament

The Illustrated History of the New Testament serves as both a devotional guide and a primary source for Renaissance-era iconography. It strips away modern interpretation to present the life of Christ through the specific lens of 16th-century Frankfurt publishers. Readers encounter a narrative that p

Enneads (1580 Greek-Latin, Ficino trans.)

The Enneads

The Enneads represents the pinnacle of Neoplatonic thought, a monumental synthesis where logic meets mysticism. Through the lens of Marsilio Ficino’s Renaissance commentary, Plotinus’s work is presented as a 'philosophical bait' designed to lead the intellectual mind toward religious faith through p

The Enneads

The Nevv Testament of Iesus Christ (Douay-Rheims, 1582)

Erasmus: New Testament with Greek Text and Annotations

A text by Desiderius Erasmus. About the author (Desiderius Erasmus): Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, commonly known in English as Erasmus of Rotterdam or simply Erasmus, was a Dutch humanist, Christian theologian, and pioneering p...

The New Testament

Plotini Opera Omnia cum Ficini commentariis

Plotini Opera Omnia represents the pinnacle of Neoplatonic thought, blending the original 3rd-century mystical insights of Plotinus with the intellectual fire of the Renaissance philosopher Marsilio Ficino. This text serves as a rigorous bridge between the classical logic of Plato and the burgeoning

The Silver Codex: Fragments of the Gothic Version of the Holy Gospels

This edition serves as both a primary source for the Gothic Gospels and a record of the manuscript’s tumultuous physical history. Anders Uppström provides a rigorous diplomatic transcription, correcting previous errors and documenting his own recovery of ten lost leaves. The text exposes the tension

Greek New Testament

Constantin von Tischendorf’s critical edition of the Greek New Testament is a monumental pillar of biblical scholarship, offering a text meticulously scrubbed of centuries of scribal drift. Moving beyond the traditional 'Received Text,' Tischendorf utilizes his groundbreaking discovery of Codex Sina

Greek New Testament (Novum Testamentum Graece)

This edition represents the culmination of Tischendorf's life work in biblical textual criticism. He argues that the standard biblical texts of his time were based on relatively recent and flawed manuscripts. By prioritizing the oldest uncial codices, including his own discovery of Codex Sinaiticus,

Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series 1, Vol. 1 (Augustine: Confessions, Letters)

Philip Schaff compiles an essential record of the early Church through the eyes of Eusebius, the man who first mapped out Christian history. The text tackles the messy reality of the Arian controversy and the precarious rise of Constantine. It forces you to confront the divide between a faith under

Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series 1, Vol. 2 (Augustine: City of God, Christian Doctrine)

This volume presents the definitive ecclesiastical histories of Socrates Scholasticus and Sozomen, documenting how Christianity transformed from a persecuted sect into an imperial power. Readers follow the turbulent Arian controversy, where theological debates over the divinity of the Son served as

Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series 1, Vol. 3 (Augustine: On the Trinity)

Theodoret of Cyrus lived at the center of the fiercest doctrinal conflicts in Christian history. This text provides his perspective on the struggle to distinguish the divine and human natures of Christ against the rival school of Alexandria. It forces readers to confront the messy reality of early c

Coptic New Testament

This work is a rigorous attempt to preserve the exact syntax of the Coptic New Testament while rendering it into English. Horner rejects stylistic flow in favor of a token-based system that maps English words directly to their Coptic counterparts. The text moves beyond mere translation by documentin

Five Theological Orations

Theology is not a spectator sport or a tool for winning debates. Gregory argues that the seeker must first achieve moral purification before attempting to contemplate the Divine. He systematically tears down the arrogance of those who think they can define the Creator through syllogisms. By acknowle

New Testament in Syriac (Peshitta)

The New Testament in Syriac (Peshitta) is more than a translation; it is a scholarly monument and a spiritual treasure of the Early Church. Published by the British and Foreign Bible Society, this text presents the revised scholarship of G.H. Gwilliam alongside unique Syriac 'Discourses' and 'Tablet

Coptic New Testament, Sahidic Dialect (Vol. 3)

The 'Coptic New Testament, Sahidic Dialect (Vol. 3)' is a rigorous academic achievement that provides a window into the 2nd-century Egyptian Church’s scriptural tradition. Edited by George William Horner, this volume presents the Sahidic Coptic text of the Gospel of John alongside a literal English

Codex Sinaiticus: New Testament (Facsimile)

This monumental work offers more than a simple reproduction; it is a meticulous investigation into the physical and historical DNA of the Christian scriptures. Kirsopp and Helen Lake navigate the high-stakes world of 19th-century archaeology and palaeography to settle the long-standing debate over w

Letters (Epistulae)

These letters track Augustine as he navigates the collapse of the Roman world and the rise of a new spiritual order. He does not just explain theology; he actively defends his vision of grace against rivals who emphasize human effort. His writing is sharp, urgent, and deeply confrontational. He refu

The Enneads of Plotinus Vol. I

The Enneads of Plotinus, translated with poetic intensity by Stephen McKenna, stands as the foundation of Neoplatonism and a bridge between classical Greek logic and Western mysticism. Plotinus offers a bold metaphysical hierarchy—The One, the Intellectual-Principle, and the Soul—arguing that our tr